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 […]
Focus on digitalisation enables leap into digital economy post Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom) believes that the focus on digitalisation and automation would enable Malaysia have a good standing in the post Covid-19 recovery phase. Hence, the association lauded the government’s focus on digital economy under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) unveiled on Friday. Pikom chairman Danny Lee said […]
Economy will grow post Covid-19
KUCHING: The state’seconomy will grow post Covid-19, especially with the implementation of technology, said Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) board member Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani. He said that like any economic recession, a downward trend might have to be endured before the economy picked up. “The possibility of economic growth post Covid-19 […]
Sarawak announces more inclusive BKSS 3.0
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has unveiled its third Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS 3.0) valued at RM300 million which is more inclusive to improve the livelihood of Sarawakians who have been affected by Covid-19. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the BKSS 3.0 contained seven measures to address the wellbeing of the […]
Give ideas than sow discontent: Wee
KUCHING: Constructive criticism is needed to ensure the state government’s take on the post Covid-19 exit strategy is effective. Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations and Kuching, Samarahan, Serian, Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee said while the state government had implemented numerous immediate socioeconomic initiatives to alleviate the impact of Covid-19, it had also […]
Good feedback to post-Covid-19 economic strategy
KUCHING: The Sarawak Chamber of Bumiputera Entrepreneurs (DUBS) and Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) have lauded the Sarawak government’s post Covid-19 economic strategy up to 2030, which was announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg on Wednesday. DUBS president Datuk Abang Helmi Ikhwan described the plan as “timely, well-considered, and […]
Enforce post-MCO SOPs strictly
KUCHING: Authorities must be strict in the enforcement of post movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) through hefty fines and even closure of errant businesses who do not comply, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa Branch chairman Wilfred Yap. He said this would be a deterrent of non-compliance of such SOPs […]
Roll out 3 mega projects to spur post-Covid-19 economy
KUALA LUMPUR: A former secretary-general of the Finance Ministry today urged the government to roll out three big-ticket construction projects that have been in the pipeline for some time to kickstart the country’s post-Covid-19 economy. Tan Sri Mohd Sheriff Mohd Kassim said the three multi-billion-ringgit projects — the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High […]
Prepare quickly to face post Covid-19 economy
KUANTAN: The Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today said the state government must make prompt preparation to face the post Covid-19 economic scenario. He said a ‘new normal’ was expected to occur in the aspect of the economy and social following the spread of the Covid-19 plague faced […]
