Govt appreciates the contribution of all workers
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has always appreciated the contribution of all Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family) workers, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the theme for this year’s Worker’s Day, ‘Pekerja Tonggak Keluarga Malaysia Dalam Pemulihan Negara’, reflected the aspirations of unity, agreement and cooperation of Keluarga Malaysia to work together to […]
Indonesia suspends all exports of palm oil
JAKARTA: Indonesia began imposing a complete ban on palm oil exports Thursday, as the world’s largest producer of the commodity risked destabilising a global vegetable oil market already hitting peak prices. The archipelago nation is facing a domestic shortage of cooking oil as well as soaring prices, with consumers in several cities having to queue […]
MA63 talks time-consuming with reason
KUCHING: Negotiations on the Malaysia Agreement (MA63) including on the devolution of powers or autonomy for Sarawak is a time consuming process that requires understanding from all parties. Having said this, political pundit Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said the Sarawak government is continuously making commendable progress in its effort to reinstate its rights […]
Emphasise to continue on education, economy
DALAT: Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah will continue the development agenda to improve education and the economy in her constituency. The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister thanked voters and the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) sub-branch committee for once again having trust and confidence in her by voting for her in the […]
Highlights of PM Ismail Sabri’s speech when tabling the 12th Malaysia Plan
KUALA LUMPUR: Following are the highlights of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s speech when tabling the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) 2021-2025 in Dewan Rakyat today. *With the objective of ‘A Prosperous, Inclusive, Sustainable Malaysia’, the 12MP focuses on efforts to boost economic growth and ensure a more equitable distribution of the country’s wealth […]
12MP sets strategic direction based on Malaysian Family spirit
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today tabled the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025) which aims to restore the momentum of economic growth and achieve long-term development goals, as the country faces challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. He said the 12MP, with the objective of ‘A Prosperous, Inclusive, Sustainable Malaysia’, is not just […]
12MP should focus on digital economy to achieve high-income nation status
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will need to focus on the digital economy and digital infrastructure as well as productivity in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to restore the country’s growth following the Covid-19 pandemic and hence realise the aim of becoming a high-income economy as early as 2024. The World Bank, in its report titled […]
People want economy reopened with strict SOPs
By Aisyah Azzahra Suhiri KUCHING: The public generally agree that all sectors of the economy, which have been temporarily shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, should be allowed to reopen soon. They reason that this would save the livelihood of the people, but they also insist that strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) must be […]
Pandemic to have long-term effect on economy
KUCHING: Covid-19 continues to have a long-term effect on the economy despite the relaxations announced by the state authorities, opined Datuk Dr Madeline Berma. The economist said that most full-service restaurants are operating but at small fractions of capacity. “This is because some will respond immediately by dining in while the majority will delay and […]
Sustainable development state’s priority agenda
KUCHING: As the government continues with its agenda of turning Sarawak into a developed state with high-income economy by 2030, it is mindful of its moral and social responsibility to safeguard the environment and to sustainably manage and conserve the natural resources. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg stated this yesterday at the […]
