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Strategic Production Zones – Rapid Response to COVID19

  The recent announcement that a committee jointly chaired by senior ministers in charge of security and economy clusters respectively demonstrates that the Malaysian government is serious about creating a balance between continued safety of the general population and the survival of the economy. In the global context, as many countries struggle to deal with the medical response to COVID19 this step represents a broader and indeed a rapid response to the COVID19 crisis.  The clearly stated objective of this new committee is to balance the medical risks and rewards of increased production during the current situation. This rapid response is testimony to Malaysia’s currently rank of 12th in World Bank Doing Business 2020 report. From the perspective of crisis management all scenarios need to be taken into consideration.  This includes the scenario that a prolonged crisis becomes the new reality that people and companies must be able to function [...]

Strategic Production Zones – Rapid Response to COVID192020-11-09T14:46:43+08:00

Supply Chains: Moving towards a Critical Materials Policy

  In the last few days, the Movement Control Order has awoken many to the fact that supply chains that we assume work without question, have now become highly critical.  The establishment of a special taskforce to maintain critical supply chains by the current government is an excellent step to ensure that, what is currently a medical crisis doesn’t turn into a broader crisis.  Moving forward, and in light of the extended Movement Control Order, the battle to ensure that critical supply chains remain functioning will be fought on two fronts, food and medical supplies. Critical medical equipment have become the weapons that front-liners are scrambling to get their hands on to fight the COVID19 pandemic.  To date, we have stemmed the tide but every day that this crisis continues the ability to source complex equipment also increases in difficulty.   To make informed decisions, a deeper understanding of the medical [...]

Supply Chains: Moving towards a Critical Materials Policy2020-04-13T10:41:40+08:00

Covid-19: The strategic value of the halal industry

THE outbreak has exposed the populations of most countries to a dangerous virus. At the same time, perhaps more importantly, it has exposed weaknesses in supply chains of nations across the globe.The Malaysian government should be commended for establishing a taskforce to maintain critical supply chains. This is an excellent step to ensure that what is primarily a medical crisis doesn’t turn into a broader crisis. With the movement control order (MCO) extended, the role of ensuring supply chains remain functioning will be critical on two fronts — food and medical supplies.This is where the halal industry, especially SME’s, will play an important role in feeding the nation. Over the last two decades, the concept of halal has been progressively applied to various industries from agriculture, food manufacturing, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and logistics.Malaysia is now the beneficiary of a forward-thinking policy to address food security gaps 20 years ago while empowering [...]

Covid-19: The strategic value of the halal industry2022-02-03T10:48:17+08:00

COVID-19: Wake Up Call for Supply Chain

2)With business activities in China slowing down as some towns and cities are put under lockdown, analysts have claimed that many economies globally that consider China their trade partners would feel the pinch? Can you give some examples of those feeling the pinch? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvP5Mp3lJnc Those with supply chains that rely heavily on products or components from China will be hit, we have noticed that tourism has been directly impacted, this we expect to pick up by the second half of the year as hotels and airlines will be passing out some great packages.  Many of the conferences have quickly shifted the dates to the second half of the year. The Technology sector and the manufacturing of the hardware components, have been affected as some parts are not available even if your factory is another country. By extension the logistics sector has been impacted. This crisis, is in fact an opportunity [...]

COVID-19: Wake Up Call for Supply Chain2020-02-28T15:33:43+08:00

COVID-19: Impact on The Gig Economy

1)They say that If the situation persists, the retrenchment figure can reach as high as 100,000, which is more than double in 2019, can you give some context to this prediction?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bYVrojciHo There are certain sectors of the economy that have impacted negatively more than others, at the same time some sectors like the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical are posting very good results. Many Malaysian have already embraced the “Gig Economy” which means that they will be able to shift their skills into sectors that need more labour at the moment. For those that are faced with layoffs the government has successfully implemented the Employment Insurance System under PEKESO which will help those looking for jobs with assistance. So in that context Malaysia is better off than when the SARS hit a few years ago.

COVID-19: Impact on The Gig Economy2020-02-28T15:02:21+08:00
 
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