Plan will facilitate investments to state
KUCHING: The establishment of Sarawak Invest as part of the Sarawak Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 will facilitate investments and transform the state into a preferred investment destination, said an economist. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) economic lecturer Dr Afiza Abu Bakar said this includes Domestic Direct Investment (DDI) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). “Apart from […]
RM63 bln to eradicate poverty in Sarawak right move
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing has lauded Sarawak’s Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg on Thursday (July 22). He said the Sarawak government injecting RM63 bln into infrastructure development under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) for the next five years was the […]
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 […]
Towards a thriving society by 2030
In his speech when launching the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 on Thursday, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari shared the state government’s plans and strategies towards becoming a developed and high-income state by 2030 after the state has overcome the coronavirus pandemic. Today we present you part one of his speech. Part two will […]
Prepare for socio-economic transition post-Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said it is time for industries and businesses to prepare for the socio-economic transition post-Covid-19 as the government is ramping up the rollout of vaccination programmes, as well as delivering socio-economic policies and recovery packages to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. Speaking at the virtual launch of the […]
Phase 2 of National Recovery Plan: Let Sabah, Sarawak decide
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has urged the federal government to allow its East Malaysian states to decide when they are ready to enter Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). He said the federal government, when planning the NRP, should look into the situation of Sarawak […]
Recovery plans must be easily understood
KUCHING: While the National Recovery Plan (NRP) is generally welcomed, the government is urged to ensure that the implementation is easily understood by the people. “It is good to have such a plan. At least we have something to target and work towards,” said president of the Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese […]
Public now know what to expect under the National Recovery Plan
KUCHING: Now that the country has its National Recovery Plan (NRP), businesses, industry players and the public at large know what to expect at the various stages of efforts of containing Covid-19. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok stated this while describing the NRP as a positive move to contain the pandemic. […]
National Recovery Plan will move country forward
KUCHING: The National Recovery Plan (NRP) announced recently by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will help the people complement their planning with regard to business operations, working life and social aspects, said Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman congratulated the prime minister on establishing […]
