SHAH ALAM, April 11 — The state government has taken proactive steps by establishing a special committee organised by segments as a preparation to face any eventualities arising from the West Asia crisis, said the state executive councillor for youth, sports, and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi.
The initiative is important as the crisis is expected to affect various layers of society, including the economy and the cost of living.
He said the committee will formulate comprehensive follow-up measures covering multiple sectors, including entrepreneurship.
“Crisis issues, as we know, affect everyone. Therefore, the state government is considering several follow-up measures to address any eventuality, including establishing a special committee divided by segment.
“This includes the entrepreneurial segment, which will certainly not be overlooked. InsyaAllah (God willing), we will announce several follow-up measures in the near future covering various segments,” he said.
Najwan was speaking to Media Selangor after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations of the Residents’ Representative Council Zone 20 at Dewan Baiduri, Sunway Alam Suria, Section U10 last night.
He added that despite spending controls, allocations for entrepreneurs, including training, development and promotion, will continue to ensure they remain resilient.
In a related development, the councillor also urged the public to practise cost-saving measures in daily life, especially amid the current tensions in the West Asia crisis.
“Cost-saving is not limited to entrepreneurs, but applies to all members of society, so that they begin to spend prudently. If there is no need to leave the house or go to certain places, it is best to avoid doing so.
“We must consider necessities, as rising fuel prices will affect expenditure. If previously spending was rather lavish, it should now be done more prudently,” Najwan said.
He noted that the state government will also tighten spending controls, including reassessing ongoing programmes.
“We will control expenditure. Programmes that do not impact the public and the state will be discontinued.
“At the officers and state leadership level, overseas visits will also be limited and focused only on those that truly bring impact, such as investment and tourism. If they are merely ceremonial without impact, we will control them,” Najwan said.
