MALAYSIA AND ASEAN MEMBER STATES TO STRENGTHEN UNITY AND SOLIDARITY IN ADVANCING REGIONAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE AGENDA

The Economic Ministers of ASEAN will convene their first ministerial meeting this year through the virtual 27th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Retreat from 2 to 3 March 2021. Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Industry, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali will lead the Malaysian delegation at this occasion.

This year, Brunei Darussalam as Chair of ASEAN 2021, presents its theme “We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper”, which underscores the importance of fostering the well-being of people, preparing for future opportunities and uncertainties, as well as prospering together as a unified region.

Malaysia extends strong support to Brunei Darussalam’s Chairmanship and looks forward to forging closer coordination and cooperation with all ASEAN Member States in implementing steps for economic recovery, as well as pursuing the regional economic integration agenda as embedded in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025, whilst charting the future of AEC post-2025.

The AEM Retreat, being the first scheduled meeting for the ASEAN Economic Ministers, will deliberate the Priority Economic Deliverables under Brunei Darussalam’s Chairmanship of ASEAN, operationalisation of the AEC Blueprint 2025 and progress updates on ASEAN external economic relations. It will also discuss the recommendations made by the High-Level Task Force on Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) to the AEM, as well as decisions made by Leaders at the ASEAN Summit last November.

The Economic Ministers will also undertake earnest discussions on the development of post-COVID-19 recovery efforts at both national and regional levels, follow-ups on ASEAN’s various recovery efforts, especially on the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework (ACRF) and its Implementation Plan, and other related strategies in stimulating regional economic recovery and resilience.

The annual consultation with ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) will be held back-to-back with the AEM Retreat. As ASEAN esteems the support and contribution from stakeholders such as the private sector in steering the AEC agenda, this platform also provides constructive exchange of ideas towards jointly materialising regional recovery efforts through timely and meaningful implementation of the ACRF that would benefit ASEAN community as a whole.

MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY (MITI)

26 FEBRUARY 2021

MEDIA RELEASE – THE 27TH AEM RETREAT – 26.2.2021.pdf

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National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme

Media Statement

Tomorrow, on February 24th, the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme will be implemented, signifying the largest immunisation plan in Malaysia’s history and a gamechanger in our battle against the pandemic.

The Perikatan Nasional Government under the leadership of Prime Minister, YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, has taken proactive, firm and decisive steps in implementing this programme in order to ensure the protection of public health, secure the well-being of the people and generate the prosperity of the nation.

The programme is aimed at protecting frontliners and ensure optimal health services, protecting the high-risk population group from morbidity and mortality as well as achieving herd immunity in order to reopen all sectors of the economy. This programme will also control outbreaks in high- risk areas while reducing COVID-19 transmission rates.

It cannot be overstressed that mass vaccination is essential in order to accelerate and ensure an effective and sustainable economic recovery. This measure will revitalise the efforts and activities of our economic frontliners. As the saying goes, “A healthy economy in a healthy body.”

With the successful implementation of the vaccination programme, the World Bank has projected the Malaysian economy to grow at a rate of 6.7% in 2021. We are confident that this effort will provide the shot-in-the-arm to boost the flow of Foreign Direct Investment into the country, thus accelerating our economic recovery.

As herd immunity is achieved and all economic sectors are reopened, we will be able to revitalise the tourism sector which supports 3.56 million jobs and represents one of the largest sectors for employment in the country.

Tomorrow is a new dawn for Malaysia in our war against COVID-19. Perikatan Nasional calls on the people to give their full support and ensure the success of the National Programme.

MOHAMED AZMIN ALI

23 FEBRUARY 2021

PS KP Vaccination Final ENG.pdf

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CHINESE NEW YEAR MESSAGE

As we usher in the Year of the Ox, I would like to wish Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái to the Chinese community with hope and prayers for success, happiness and prosperity.

The Ox is an auspicious zodiac bearing the positive traits of perseverance, strength, hard work, resilience and wealth. Therefore, let us celebrate this Chinese New Year with full determination and commitment to work harder and to persevere against the challenges of COVID-19 and the economic repercussions. Armed with this firm conviction, I am confident we will achieve success. Together, let us take inspiration from the values of the Year of the Ox to create new glory for Malaysia.

Although the Chinese New Year is a celebration of the Chinese community, Malaysians from other races and communities also celebrate it in the spirit of goodwill and harmony. Let us, therefore, go forward together in strength and unity to ensure speedy and sustainable economic recovery for a future that is bright and promising.

Xīn Nián Kuài Lè, Wan Shì Rú Yì, Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái!

Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali

11 February 2021

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