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Muhyiddin: States should establish recovery councils

MELAKA: National Recovery Council (NRC) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said a recovery council should be established in every state to speed up the country's recovery process following the pandemic.

He said the councils could serve as a bridge between the state and federal governments to launch the planned recovery process.

"Some of the issues raised by them (participants at the dialogue session) related to powers of the state (government) and local authorities (PBT), not only (involving) federal powers.

"Therefore, the recovery process should be accelerated. I hope the state governments (can) set up the council as it will smooth the affairs of the NRC," he said at a press conference after a dialogue session involving industry players of the socio-economic sector in the state today.

Muhyiddin also described the session as important to get a picture of the real situation in Melaka, in light of the development of the manufacturing and tourism sectors.

He said among the views received by the tourism industry players was the need to speed up the reopening of the country's borders so that foreign visitors can visit Melaka.

"This matter is under the government's consideration and I will present that view in the next MPN meeting," he said.

Commenting on the licence that should be imposed on Airbnb operations, Muhyiddin said it should be given consideration to avoid affecting the hotel industry.

"As I see it, in the context of recovery, it covers any form of economic activity. If we impose licence, it will be on things they (operators) have to comply with such as building safety and health aspects.

"Certain things that can be complied with and not be burdensome can help Airbnb operators operate the business legally and restore their economy," he said. – Bernama

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