The Malaysian Economic Summit 2020 Media Coverages

12 Oct 2020, Malaysiakini

Govt to adopt more sustainable ways to grow economy - Tengku Zafrul

Budget 2021 is an opportune time for the government to consider and adopt more sustainable ways to grow the economy and build the country’s resilience, said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

12 Oct 2020, Malaysiakini

Solid fundamentals accorded M'sia resilience in dealing with pandemic shocks - Wahid

Solid fundamentals built over the years have accorded Malaysia some resilience to deal with Covid-19 shocks, says Bursa Malaysia Bhd chairperson Abdul Wahid Omar.

12 Oct 2020, The Sun Daily

Solid fundamentals accorded Malaysia resilience in dealing with pandemic shocks - Wahid

“We must admit that none of us saw this global pandemic coming. But Alhamdulillah, Malaysia entered into this pandemic from a position of strength,” he said in his speech at the Malaysian Economic Summit 2020. The event themed “Covid-19: Assessing Financial and Economic Impacts and Its Aftermath” was organised by the Kingsley Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI) and The Economic Club of Kuala Lumpur (ECKL).

12 Oct 2020, The Star

Govt may consolidate cash aid after Budget 2021, Zafrul says

"For instance, the employment insurance system (EIS) is for SOCSO and at the same time, the Wage Subsidy Programme (Wage Subsidy 2.0) is from the government and it is based on targeted approach based on the particular sector," he said at the Malaysian Economic Summit 2020 on Monday.

12 Oct 2020, The Star

Govt's sustainable strategy to grow economy

"At the same time, we will take advantage of our strategic geographical location, agile workforce, prudent management of resources, excellent infrastructure, as well as our leading reputation in key sectors, including Islamic finance and the halal economy," he said in his keynote address at the Malaysian Economic Summit 2020 today. Themed "COVID-19: Assessing Financial and Economic Impacts and Its Aftermath”, the event was organised by the Kingsley Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).

12 Oct 2020, The Edge market

Reform of public listed companies needed amid recession, says Bursa chairman

While delivering a keynote speech at the Malaysian Economic Summit 2020, he said transformation programmes for public listed companies (PLCs) covering areas such as key performance indicator settings, talent development and sustainability practices will help in developing robust businesses in the Malaysian marketplace.

12 Oct 2020, FMT News

Malaysia’s economy to grow by 8% in 2021, says Tengku Zafrul

He told the 2020 Malaysian Economic Summit today this made Malaysia an attractive platform for firms to invest in and capitalise on, to thrive in the region.

12 Oct 2020, The Sun Daily

Govt to consider more sustainable ways for economic growth, resiliency

“At the same time, we will take advantage of our strategic geographical location, agile workforce, prudent management of resources, excellent infrastructure, as well as our leading reputation in key sectors, including Islamic finance and the halal economy,“ he said in his keynote address at the Malaysian Economic Summit 2020 today. Themed “Covid-19: Assessing Financial and Economic Impacts and Its Aftermath”, the event was organised by the Kingsley Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).

12 Oct 2020, Malay Mail

Tengku Zafrul: Budget 2021 will see Malaysia play to its strengths to boost economy, build resilience

“At the same time, we will take advantage of our strategic geographical location, agile workforce, prudent management of resources, excellent infrastructure, as well as our leading reputation in key sectors, including Islamic finance and the halal economy,” he said in his keynote address at the Malaysian Economic Summit 2020 today. Themed “Covid-19: Assessing Financial and Economic Impacts and Its Aftermath”, the event was organised by the Kingsley Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).

12 Oct 2020, Malay Mail

Putrajaya eyeing consolidation of cash handouts after Budget 2021, says finance minister

“For instance, the employment insurance system (EIS) is for Socso and at the same time, the Wage Subsidy Programme (Wage Subsidy 2.0) is from the government and it is based on targeted approach based on the particular sector,” he said at the Malaysian Economic Summit 2020 today. The session was moderated by Bursa Malaysia Bhd chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar.

12 Oct 2020, Malay Mail

Govt bonds should be issued domestically, says Jomo

“There’s absolutely no reason why we need to go abroad,” he said, adding that the move may undermine the whole purpose of raising money. Jomo said this at the Malaysian Economic Summit 2020 organised by the Kingsley Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific and The Economic Club of Kuala Lumpur today.

12 Oct 2020, The Edge Markets

Govt continues to support businesses, gig economy, says Tengku Zafrul

The support for businesses is also to ensure a stable and conducive environment for investments to come in and generate value-added returns, Tengku Zafrul said in his keynote address at the Malaysian Economic Summit 2020 today.

12 Oct 2020, Berita Harian

Pendekatan lebih mampan dalam Belanjawan 2021 - Zafrul

"Pada masa sama, kita akan menggunakan kelebihan lokasi geografi strategik kita, tenaga kerja yang cekap, pengurusan sumber berhemat, infrastruktur yang cemerlang di samping reputasi baik kita dalam sektor utama termasuk kewangan Islam dan ekonomi halal," katanya ketika menyampaikan ucaptama di Sidang Kemuncak Ekonomi Malaysia 2020 hari ini. Acara bertema 'COVID-19: Penilaian Impak Kewangan dan Ekonomi serta Akibatnya' itu adalah anjuran Institut Strategik Asia Pasifik Kingsley.

12 Oct 2020, Sinchew Daily

财长：提高抗疫能力保障生计 “预算案亲商振兴经济

东姑赛夫鲁今日通过视讯会议平台Zoom在吉隆坡一项“2020年大马经济峰会─冠病：评估对金融与经济的影响及其后果”论坛发表演说时表示，即将提呈2021年财政预算案，政府将专注于4项关键原则

12 Oct 2020, China Press

扎夫鲁：政府正探讨 整合与简化援金发放

扎夫鲁今早以视讯方式为皇岦策略研究院（KSI）和吉隆坡经济俱乐部（KLEC）举办的大马经济峰会致开幕词时，这么说。出席者包括吉隆坡经济俱乐部主席丹斯里阿都华希。

12 Oct 2020, Oriental News

为达经济复苏目标　财长：2021财案关注3课题

东姑扎夫鲁今天通过视讯出席假吉隆坡丽思卡尔顿酒店（The Ritz-Carlton）举办的2020年大马经济峰会时如是说。其讲词主题为“政府针对新冠肺炎带来的经济冲击的应对政策”。

12 Oct 2020, Astro Awani

Astro Awani: Malaysia Tetap Buka Peluang Perniagaan Antarabagsa

Astro Awani: Malaysia Tetap Buka Peluang Perniagaan Antarabagsa

12 Oct 2020, TV2 Tamil News

12 Oct 2020, TV3 Buletin Utama

BeritaTV3: Kerajaan Tambahbaik Bantuan Tunai Langsung Kepada Rakyat

BeritaTV3: Kerajaan Tambahbaik Bantuan Tunai Langsung Kepada Rakyat

12 Oct 2020, 8TV News

亲商政策谨慎管财有效转型 新财案增强经济冲击抵御力

亲商政策谨慎管财有效转型 新财案增强经济冲击抵御力

12 Oct 2020, Bernama News

Bernama News: Kerajaan Pertimbang Perkukuh Bantuan Tunai Lansung

Bernama News: Kerajaan Pertimbang Perkukuh Bantuan Tunai Lansung

12 Oct 2020, Bernama TV

Budget 2021: Govt to adopt more sustainable ways to grow economy

Budget 2021: Govt to adopt more sustainable ways to grow economy, build resilience

12 Oct 2020, Tengku Zafrul Facebook Page

Where do we go from here?

Earlier today I delivered the keynote address for the Malaysian Economic Summit 2020, organised by Kingsley Strategic Institute (KSI) and the Economic Club of Kuala Lumpur (ECKL). The summit’s theme this year carries an extremely relevant question to government leaders, industry captains and investors right now: "Where do we go from here?"

12 Oct 2020, Bernama TV Facebook Page

Kerajaan dijangka mempertimbangkan untuk mengukuhkan bantuan tunai langsungnya kepada rakyat,

Kerajaan dijangka mempertimbangkan untuk mengukuhkan bantuan tunai langsungnya kepada rakyat, terutamanya selepas Belanjawan 2021, kata Menteri Kewangan Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.