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Ministry to have comprehensive plan to implement Penjana initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR: Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan says his ministry will soon be unveiling a comprehensive plan to ensure the smooth implementation of initiatives under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) for the welfare of workers. He said it was hoped that the initiatives to be implemented through the Social Security Organisation (Socso) and Human Resources Development Fund […]

Fed govt urged to help developers too

SIBU: The newly announced economic recovery package of RM35 billion on top of the previous economic stimulus packages totalling RM260 billion generally looks good but has fallen short in areas that really matter. In pointing this out, Parti Bumi Kenyalang secretary-general Priscilla Lau, said on Saturday that as the reintroduction of the Home Ownership Campaign […]

Embrace the opportunities provided, businesses urged

SIBU: The economic recovery plan (Penjana) announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin Friday is an affirmation of the government’s focus to restart, recover, revitalise and reform the country’s economy that has been badly hit by the covid-19 pandemic. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch chairman Robert Lau said the direct fiscal […]

Wage subsidy a good one: DUBS

KUCHING: The Sarawak Chamber of Bumiputera Entrepreneurs (DUBS) has welcomed the various initiatives provided in the government’s National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) to boost the economy post Covid-19. “This recovery plan has been much anticipated since businesses will need a few months before they can reach their pre conditional movement control order (CMCO) operation level,” […]

A good one, says business chamber

KUCHING: Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok has commended the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana), pointing out that one of the plan’s highlights was the government’s commitment in tackling the problem of unemployment. He noted that according to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement on Friday, […]

Efficient delivery system of incentives vital: Wee

KUCHING: The delivery system for government initiatives aimed at alleviating the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic must be efficient and streamlined so that the people can benefit from these incentives as soon as possible, said Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee. He said that government measures such as […]

Penjana is for people’s welfare

SIBU: The National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday is for the welfare of the people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Penjana with the theme ‘Together Generate the Economy’ comprises 40 initiatives worth RM35 billion. Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang said the government’s focus is to benefit […]

Initiatives for tourism industry welcomed

KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) welcomes the initiatives for the tourism industry especially hotels under the Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) announced recently by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. MAH Sarawak branch chairman, Ibrahim Nordin, said overall it was good especially as it covered tourism financing and tax exemption. “We all know […]

Relief for tourism industry players

MIRI: The unveiling of the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) on Friday by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to help jumpstart the country’s economy was lauded by tourism industry players. Penjana comprises 40 initiatives to help accelerate the development of the national economy post Covid-19. An inbound tour operator for the northern region, including […]

Matta calls for details on Penjana mechanism

KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) welcomes the various initiatives to the support tourism sector under the Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday. Its president Datuk Tan Kok Liang however said more details on the mechanism of the Penjana Tourism Financing (PTF) […]