PUTRAJAYA – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will chair the first meeting of the Special Committee to Address Covid-19 tomorrow, which, among others, will discuss new methods to manage the pandemic.
According to Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa, the main issue to be discussed is the transition to Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan for the Klang Valley, which has now achieved a vaccination rate of more than 80%.
“The prime minister has already mentioned about this. So, we will discuss the way forward in a more comprehensive manner, including new methods in managing the Covid-19 crisis,” Annuar said after attending the 2021 National Day celebration at Dataran Pahlawan Negara here today.
Ismail Sabri, who was sworn in as the ninth prime minister on August 21, had reportedly said the Klang Valley is ready to move into Phase 2 since 89.5% of its adult population are fully vaccinated.
Meanwhile, Annuar said he will also propose at the meeting for filming activities inside and outside studios to be allowed, but in compliance with standard operating procedures.
“Currently, the government only allows filming activities outside the studio with strict SOP compliance. I hope to bring the matter up tomorrow so that more flexibility be given to our friends in the film industry.”
He said the government will also improve its methods for the dissemination of official news, especially news reports of national interest.
The matter will be looked into to ensure the media can channel accurate and fast news to the public compared with social media, he said.
“I think there are some improvements that we (the government) need to do so that our message to the people can be disseminated more efficiently and quickly.” – Bernama, August 31, 2021
