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Sarawak identifies strategies to address ageing population

KUCHING: Sarawak government has identified several strategies that are considered appropriate for immediate implementation to strengthen preparedness and readiness in facing the challenges of becoming an aged nation by 2028.Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah discussed the challenges and strategies related to ageing in the region at the […]

Fadillah walks the talk

KUCHING: Petra Jaya incumbent MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has the opportunity to meet the people when he met and greeted the Malaysian Family (Keluarga Malaysia) Community at the Zainab Family Food Court, Metrocity here. The programme also gave Fadillah the chance to appraise the surrounding areas and situation on the ground. “We are grateful […]

Tax policies key to encouraging corporations to embrace ESG

KUALA LUMPUR: Tax policies and strategies must play a role in encouraging corporations to embrace and implement environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He noted that Malaysia has adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes priorities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per […]

Delaying GE15 to opposition’s advantage

KUCHING: Delaying the 15th general election (GE15) will give the opposition pact an opportunity to forge strategies and strengthen cooperation, political analysts said. Senior University of Malaya lecturer Associate Professor Dr. Awang Azman Awang Pawi said if the dissolution of parliament was further delayed it would give space and time for the opposition Pakatan Harapan […]

Be transparent with plans, strategies

Dr Kelvin Yii

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has reiterated his call for the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to be transparent with their plans and strategies in handling Covid-19 in Sarawak, including laying out a clear policy on the booster shot. He said that merely talking about living with Covid-19 […]

Emergency Ordinance enhances MOH’s capability to contain Covid-19 pandemic

PUTRAJAYA: The Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 gazetted on Jan 14 is one of the important instruments in optimising the capability of the Ministry of Health (MOH) to manage the Covid-19 pandemic said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. He stressed that the Emergency Ordinance and the five strategies laid out by MOH were […]

SDMC strategies can be used for future pandemics

The strategies formulated by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) can also be implemented in the event of other pandemics in the future.  Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said SDMC had formed strategies such as increasing the State Health Department’s (JKNS) testing capacity, providing laboratory equipment, and establishing a Special Contact Tracing […]

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 […]

Develop contingency strategies to help businesses deal with coronavirus

KUALA LUMPUR: Developing contingency strategies and response are crucial for businesses amid the global economic slowdown due to Covid-19, according to Deloitte Malaysia’s life sciences and health care leader Cheryl Khor.  A good plan will help businesses protect their assets, safeguard employees, communicate better with customers and minimise interruption.  Due to uncertainties arising from the coronavirus outbreak, entrepreneurs find it difficult […]