Malaysia to see 6.0-7.5 PCT GDP if Covid-19 contained
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia can achieve its 2021 its gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of between 6.0 and 7.5 per cent if the Covid-19 health crisis can be stabilised after the eventual lifting the movement control order (MCO 3.0). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the availability of vaccines […]
Higher starting salary for graduates by middle of the year
JEMPOL: The starting salary for graduates entering the job market is expected to be higher by the next three or four months with the country’s economy seen recovering, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. He said the government was aware that the salary received by new graduates last year […]
Closing digital divide among Malaysians a key aim of Malaysia digital economy blueprint
KUALA LUMPUR: Bridging the digital divide among Malaysians — including between the urban and rural areas as well as between the new and older generations — is one of the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint’s major objectives, said Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) said the Covid-19 pandemic had increased […]
Mustapa Mohamed tests positive for Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has tested positive for Covid-19. According to a statement from his office, the minister was confirmed positive last night after he underwent a swab test upon his arrival in Kota Bharu, Kelantan from Kuala Lumpur yesterday morning. Mustapa was later admitted to […]
Council to act as mediator for traders and workers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Economic Action Council (EAC) Secretariat will act as a mediator for traders and workers in resolving any issues that arise with the relevant parties, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said. He said social protection is one of the areas given priority by the EAC. “The government […]
Standardise regulations, taxes for hotels, Airbnb soon
MELAKA: The standardisation of several issues involving the hotel sector and Airbnb, such as regulations, taxes, will be finalised soon, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. He said the move was to give a new lease of life to the tourism industry, especially hotel operators, who are more affected […]
At least six months for economy to recover
KUALA LUMPUR: The government expects the country’s economy will need at least six months to recover after the Covid-19 crisis ends, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. He said the estimated recovery period was reasonable with the support of the right strategies. “We pray for that, so surely we need to […]
