The banks that placed itself as a risk-free sector (Islamic included) should finally accept some reduced profits (not losses) and share the burden of the pandemic with the rakyat.
Many analysts are of the opinion Umno is up to stir instability in the country by either forcing a snap election or a change in government without an election amid the country facing a spike...
When Sabah state government is attentive to the youth unemployment issue, more job opportunities could be created, thereby empowering more than half of the youth population in the state.
By advocating empathy in state policymaking, the Sabah state government would be seen as a caring (prihatin) government who is always down to earth, meeting the needs of the rakyat.
Once the pandemic is under control, the Sabah state government should continue advocating health agenda by requesting more federal funds for Sabahans to enjoy better healthcare facilities.
With better road, utilities, health, education, transport and digital infrastructure, it would stimulate socioeconomic activities, further reducing regional imbalances.
No matter how challenging the new normal is, political parties and independent candidates are expected to proactively influence and motivate voters’ behaviour to vote on Sep 26.
With additional government assistance, SMEs would have room to recover and at the same time lowering the unemployment rate in the country, where B40 would be benefited.