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Special report on efforts to consolidate Felda's finances by early Sept

Special report on efforts to consolidate Felda's finances by early Sept

'We hope in Oct, the govt would announce actions to ensure sustainability of Felda,' says Mustapa Mohamed.
Anwar dismisses govt’s 'trivial excuse' over delay in tabling 12th M'sia Plan

Anwar dismisses govt’s 'trivial excuse' over delay in tabling 12th M'sia Plan

PARLIAMENT | The opposition leader accuses PN of having a 'clear reluctance' to do so.
Engagement sessions on 12MP still ongoing - Mustapa

Engagement sessions on 12MP still ongoing - Mustapa

PARLIAMENT | The govt was previously scheduled to table the 12MP in Parliament on Aug 6 but decided to postpone it to January 2021.

RM59.8b petroleum cash payments made to 4 states from 2008 to 2019 - Mustapa

RM59.8b petroleum cash payments made to 4 states from 2008 to 2019 - Mustapa

He also says the resignation of the Petronas president and CEO recently was unrelated to these cash payments.
Govt to tackle three issues in long-term economic recovery plan - Mustapa

Govt to tackle three issues in long-term economic recovery plan - Mustapa

One such issue is the number of days it takes to start a business in Malaysia.

Roles of public, private sectors will be relooked in mid-long term economic plan - Mustapa

Roles of public, private sectors will be relooked in mid-long term economic plan - Mustapa

The plan is expected to be presented in October and will also address a number of reform measures.

Govt to establish Bumiputera Prosperity Council to empower bumi economy

Govt to establish Bumiputera Prosperity Council to empower bumi economy

This council will become the highest platform to empower the socio-economic development of the community, says minister.

King is first respondent in Census 2020

King is first respondent in Census 2020

There are 108 questions that need to be answered in the census.

Mustapa denies realignment could balloon ECRL price tag by RM20b

Mustapa denies realignment could balloon ECRL price tag by RM20b

Report claiming possible additional cost to the project merely speculation, minister says.

Govt rebuts ex-UN rep, will announce new poverty rate based on 2019 methodology

Govt rebuts ex-UN rep, will announce new poverty rate based on 2019 methodology

UPDATED 12.45PM | The latest poverty rate will be announced soon, says a minister.

Govt expects economy to recover in 2021

Govt expects economy to recover in 2021

The goal is to restore the country's economy to pre-Covid-19 outbreak levels.

Gov't revives MySPC, aims to provide better social security

Gov't revives MySPC, aims to provide better social security

Economic Affairs Minister Mustapa Mohamed says the people are encouraged to engage the EAC to provide feedback.
Highway from Kota Bharu to Kuala Krai expected to be ready in 2024 - Mustapa

Highway from Kota Bharu to Kuala Krai expected to be ready in 2024 - Mustapa

The minister says Kelantan will apply for more allocation for highway projects in the state.

Gov't to listen to all views on request for loan moratorium extension - Mustapa

Gov't to listen to all views on request for loan moratorium extension - Mustapa

The government wants to listen to people, businesses, and banks.

No cost overrun in Gemas-JB EDT rail project despite delay - Mustapa

No cost overrun in Gemas-JB EDT rail project despite delay - Mustapa

The project is now expected to complete in October 2022.

Mustapa: Decision on ‘travel bubble’ not finalised yet

Mustapa: Decision on ‘travel bubble’ not finalised yet

While the proposal has been brought to the Economic Action Council, the government has yet to make a decision on the matter.
Economic recovery unaffected by Covid-19 developments - Mustapa

Economic recovery unaffected by Covid-19 developments - Mustapa

However, the spread of Covid-19 has affected the psychological wellbeing of the public, a factor that could slow down the economic recovery process.
Set aside politics and focus on economic recovery - Mustapa

Set aside politics and focus on economic recovery - Mustapa

'Political issues can wait until the next general election when we fight again,' says economic affairs minister.
Gov't to relook into reliance on foreign labour - Mustapa

Gov't to relook into reliance on foreign labour - Mustapa

The number of foreign labour could be controlled to create job opportunities for locals, says Mustapa Mohamed.

12th M'sia Plan will need review due to Covid-19, drop in oil prices

12th M'sia Plan will need review due to Covid-19, drop in oil prices

Mustapa Mohamed says numbers which were crunched earlier may not apply now.

Gov't on its toes to be ahead of the curve post-Covid-19, says Mustapa

Gov't on its toes to be ahead of the curve post-Covid-19, says Mustapa

CORONAVIRUS | Both the gov't and people will have to make fundamental changes to thrive post-Covid-19.

YOURSAY | Yet another special committee, but will there be any action?

YOURSAY | Yet another special committee, but will there be any action?

'When you don't know what to do, always form another committee.'

For every US$1 drop in oil price, gov't loses RM300 million - Mustapa

For every US$1 drop in oil price, gov't loses RM300 million - Mustapa

Oil price is now below US$25 per barrel, far below US$62 estimated in Budget 2020.

Growth with economic stimulus measures - Mustapa

Growth with economic stimulus measures - Mustapa

CORONAVIRUS | The economy is still expected to record growth, albeit slightly, says the minister.