Talent development, digital technology crucial for economy to rebound
KUCHING: Investment in areas that yield the most economic return, talent development for required sectors, as well as adopting digital technology are crucial in order for the economy to bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic. Malaysia Productivity Corp (MPC) director-general Datuk Abdul Latif Abu Seman said under the present situation of Covid-19, technology was the […]
Hoping Sarawak will be well represented in new federal Cabinet
KUCHING: Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Sarawak Government Communication Unit (Ukas), Abdullah Saidol hopes Sarawak will be well represented in the new federal Cabinet. He said this while congratulating Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob for being appointed as the country’s ninth prime minister. He also hoped Ismail Sabri would […]
Traders grateful for aid
KUCHING: Amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, traders can breathe a sigh of relief with the recent implementation of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 7.0. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the package is worth more than RM800 million and comprises three measures — one-off financial assistance to active businesses; relaxation […]
Kudos to state government for aid initiatives
KUCHING: Sarawak Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Jaziri Alkaf A. Suffian has expressed hopes for the state’s economy to recover as more businesses and enterprises can operate in Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). He commended Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s efforts to ensure that the Covid-19 infections are under control. […]
Extend help to private sector to realise PCDS
KUCHING: The Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS), announced on Thursday (July 22), is an economic plan to recover from the effects of the pandemic while keeping to the original plan of making Sarawak a developed state by 2030, opines Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Kuching Branch chairman explained that […]
Post Covid-19 Development Strategy reflects government’s seriousness in economic recovery
KUCHING: The unveiling of the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS) along with the setting up of Sarawak Economic Action Council (SEAC) showed that the state government is serious in ensuring economic recovery after the pandemic. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) economic lecturer Dr Afiza Abu Bakar said optimal use of the state’s natural resources along […]
Allowing economic recovery at district level to proceed
KUCHING: Economic recovery can be made possible if the Covid-19 situation is assessed based on each district in Sarawak rather than as a whole state. There have been reports that Sarawak will ask the federal government to assess the pandemic based on this in order for Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) to […]
Economic recovery affected by pandemic surge
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economic recovery is expected to be affected by the latest surge in Covid-19 infections that triggered a two-week lockdown, from June 1-14, 2021. In a research note, Moody’s Analytics said its baseline forecast assumed a 5.6 percent expansion in 2021, but noted the added downside risks and heightened uncertainty. “The lockdown will […]
Update laws to suit new norm
KUCHING: Federal Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has advised the relevant authorities to encourage micro and informal businesses to operate from home and to find ways to do so while adhering to safety standard operating procedures (SOPs). “Due to many factors, more and more opt to operate […]
Post-pandemic economic exit strategy to include Lubok Antu
LUBOK ANTU: This town and district have the potential to be another gateway to the centre of Sarawak and thus will be studied and included in the state’s post-Covid-19 economic exit strategy. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was in view of Lubok Antu’s expanding economy. “Lubok Antu will be included […]
