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The number of unemployed graduates in Malaysia has risen 22.5% from 165,200 in 2019 to 202,400 in 2020. A big headache is that these graduates are carrying the burden of education loan repayment on top of other consumer debts for credit card, phone, house and car when entering the job market. Problems in study loan repayments had occurred even before the COVID-19 pandemic, and had since been exacerbated by the pandemic. There are various good efforts by the Perikatan Nasional (PN)-led government in addressing the challenges of new graduates. INSAP suggests four initiatives to help new graduates: 1. Online Upskilling Courses; 2. Job-Guarantee Scheme; 3. Entrepreneurial Development; 4. Join NGOs as volunteers to gain work experience.

Two days ago (23 July), in a meeting with Tengku Zafrul and Ministry of Finance, the Malaysian government was told of its strategic failure to use strategic communications in the Covid-19 war. This was one a few initiatives INSAP presented to MOF. A day later in 24 July, Strategic Communications is listed as focus No.9 for the new Greater Klang Valley Special Task Force to look at strategies for mitigating surge of C19 cases in Klang Valley. Thank you, Government of Malaysia for listening and taking immediate action.

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Recovery efforts should be calibrated to those who need it most, according to INSAP’s proposal to the Ministry of Finance to enhance National Pandemic Recovery (Pemulih). Underlining a “Marshall Plan” approach to work towards an inclusive economy based on the principles of shared prosperity to the Finance Ministry, MCA leaders met with Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz to present INSAP’S proposals to the Federal Government on Friday (July 23).

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I believe Malaysia is a truly blessed country. The resilience and spirit of togetherness of its people in the face of a pandemic and the challenges as a result has made us a stronger nation. I hope we will never again be divided by which community we are from, but instead be united by what we can achieve as one people.

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New digital technology is empowering cities to define the best policies for a more sustainable, inclusive and citizen-centric future. Faster access to reliable and timely data, virtual twins and collaborative platforms make it possible to implicate multiple stakeholders and reconcile their interests whilst mitigating emerging risks from climate, to health, safety and security.