Initiatives ensure economic resilience
KUCHING: An economic analyst said the 12 initiatives announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg recently were designed to strengthen Sarawak’s future economy. Associate Prof Datuk Dr Madeline Berma said,” There is a strong focus on building a new type of infrastructure to help Sarawak’s economy recover after Covid-19. “These initiatives will […]
More should be given to Sabah, Sarawak
KUCHING: An economic analyst viewed that although the 2021 Budget is people-centric, she also thought that more should be allocated to Sarawak and Sabah. Associate Prof Dr Madeline Berma praised the RM41 million for native customary rights (NCR) land survey and gazetting in Sarawak and Sabah. However, she said a larger allocation should be given […]
Economy, MA63 and development main focus in Sabah election campaign
KUALA LUMPUR: Issues related to the economy, Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and regional development in Sabah will be capitalised by candidates in the upcoming state election. Academy of Sciences Malaysia fellow Dr Madeline Berma said that the issues should not be championed solely for votes in the 16th Sabah state election, but instead should be […]
