Malaysian Govt Formulates Strategy On COVID-19 Based On Data

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 (NNN-Bernama) — The government formulates strategies to control the spread of COVID-19 based on data, as well as taking on a more targeted approach by implementing a stricter Movement Control Order at the location of the cluster infection, said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. He said much has…

Not A Single Emergency Ordinance Meant To Keep PM In Power – PM Muhyiddin

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 (NNN-Bernama) — Muhyiddin Yassin said not even one of the ordinances introduced under the Emergency Proclamation was aimed at enabling the prime minister to remain in power forever. In fact, the emergency that is in force now has an end date, Aug 1 this year, he said.…

Malaysian Govt To Focus On Implementation Of Digital Education Policy

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 (NNN-Bernama) — The government will focus on the implementation of the Digital Education Policy with three main objectives which include creating a digitally-fluent generation capable of mastering digital literacy and skills as well as producing innovations using digital technology. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassan said the policy also…

Reopening Of More Economic Sectors Under MCO 2.0 Reduces National Losses To RM300 Mln A Day — Finance Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (NNN-Bernama) — The reopening of more economic sectors under the second phase of the movement control order (MCO 2.0) has succeeded in reducing the country’s losses to RM300 million a day compared to RM2.4 billion a day during the MCO 1.0. Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul…

Malaysia’s Economy Set To Improve In 2021 In Line With Global Economic Recovery — PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (NNN-Bernama) — The government expects Malaysia’s economic position to improve this year, in line with the recovery in global economic and trade activities, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said. Citing a World Economic Outlook report, he said the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021 was projected…

Malaysian Govt Will Focus On New Source Of Wealth Such As Digital Economy — PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (NNN-Bernama) — The government will continue to focus on the digitisation agenda in line with the growth of the nation’s new sources of wealth and economic transformation via knowledge and innovation-based activities, said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the digital economy is expected to contribute…

Malaysian Court To Hear PM, Govt’s Bid To Strike Out Khairuddin’s Suit On April 12

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (NNN-Bernama) — The application by Muhyiddin Yassin and the Government of Malaysia to strike out the originating summons by former Jasin parliamentary coordinator Khairuddin Abu Hassan against them for their action of advising the Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong in declaring the COVID-19 emergency will be…

MyDIGITAL Opens Up Greater Opportunities For Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (NNN-Bernama) –The newly launched MyDIGITAL – Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint is expected to enable local businesses to enjoy greater opportunities to build and expand locally, regionally and even globally through digital revenue streams. They will also have more opportunities to integrate between economic sectors and to…

Comprehensive Digital Economy Blueprint To Be Implemented Until 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s comprehensive Digital Economy Blueprint will be implemented until 2030, setting the country’s way forward in becoming a regional leader in the digital economy and achieving inclusive, responsible and sustainable socio-economic development. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Mustapa Mohamed said the Economic…

MyDIGITAL Expected To Create 500,000 Jobs, Contribute 22.6 Pct To GDP By 2025 — PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (NNN-Bernama) — The MyDIGITAL initiative is expected to create 500,000 jobs in the digital economy and contribute 22.6 per cent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), Muhyiddin Yasin said. The Prime Minister said the initiative would complement national development policies such as the 12th Malaysia…