KUCHING, July 21 — Business associations and operators are hopeful of positive news to be announced for the business community in the coming special address by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg on the state’s post-Covid-19 pandemic strategy tomorrow.
He pointed out that the unveiling of post-Covid-19 development strategy by the chief minister is just in time as Sarawak is on track towards achieving herd immunity by late August. This is because it indirectly contributes both economically and socially to the state’s revenue pool, she said. “I pray that after the successful vaccination rollout in the state, our government will handle this pandemic with new strategies, allowing all economic sectors to resume business operations so that livelihood can be protected,” said Dr Then.