Malaysia putting priority on rebuilding economy to be on firmer footing
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is putting a priority on rebuilding its economy and placing the country on a stronger footing with a more competitive economy, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. He said the challenges faced by the country in the last 18 months have also presented an opportunity for […]
Let’s settle issue of majority support in parliament
PASIR MAS: All quarters should stop harping on allegations that the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government led by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has lost majority support and instead should wait for the Parliament sitting next month to settle the issue, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. He said no one […]
Bank Negara will lead e-payment promotion efforts
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia will spearhead efforts to promote the use of e-payments among consumers and merchants to boost easy and secure digital transactions under the MyDigital Community Cluster. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the decision was made during the third meeting of the National Digital Economy […]
Gov’t to review yet to start construction projects
BACHOK: The government will review all construction projects nationwide, particularly those which have yet to start, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said. “The Economic Planning Unit and the Ministry of Finance will review all projects, especially those that have not started yet but already have allocations. “Decisions will be made […]
Malaysia has potential to be reliable source of LNG to Bangladesh
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has the potential to be a secure and reliable source of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Bangladesh as it has an established market position as one of the world’s most reliable and reputable LNG suppliers. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said Malaysia was ranked fourth in […]
Govt functioning well, doing its best to combat Covid-19
JELI: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the government administration is still functioning well in working towards economic recovery and ensuring that the people are protected during the Covid-19 pandemic. He said despite the shortcomings, every leader in the country is open to criticism and views of various parties, […]
Police record cafe owner’s statement in probe into SOP violation by minister
KOTA BHARU: Police have recorded the statement of a cafe owner in Kalai, Jeli, about 108 km from here, in connection with investigations into alleged breach of Covid-19 prevention standard operating procedure (SOP) by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. Jeli district police chief DSP Ahmad Arifin said the cafe […]
Mustapa apologises for SOP violation, leaves it to police to investigate
KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has apologised for breaching the standard operating procedures (SOP) of phase one of the movement control under the National Recovery Plan and left it to the police to take necessary action. According to a statement from the Minister’s Office in the Prime […]
12MP takes into account National Recovery Plan
JELI: The report on the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP) will take into account all factors related to the ongoing situation and post-Covid-19, including the National Recovery Plan (NRP), said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. He said the 12MP is almost completed at 97 per cent and will be presented […]
Banks need to give clear explanation about moratorium to affected M40
KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) needs to provide a clear explanation about the moratorium for M40 income earners affected by the movement control order (MCO) 3.0, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said. Based on the feedback he had received, the minister said many in M40 […]
