SHAH ALAM, April 3 — The Selangor government will announce the establishment of a special task force by Monday at the latest, to address current challenges and their impact on the people’s lives following the global energy crisis.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said a meeting to finalise the establishment of the task force would be held today with members drawn from experts in various fields including economics, finance and industries such as oil and gas.
He said programme and activity proposals would be submitted by departments and government-linked companies (GLCs), before being scrutinised for implementation by the task force.
“This special task force is expected to focus on the aspects of people’s survival and the sustainability of the state’s economy, especially in facing potential risks related to food and energy supplies.
“The approach taken will also be coordinated with the federal government’s measures, including policies such as work from home, to ensure uniformity of implementation,” he said.
He said this at the Selangor State Level Jelajah Taat Setia MADANI programme here at Dewan Raja Muda Musa which was also attended by the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.
Asked about Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s message to the Menteri Besar and Chief Ministers in a special meeting yesterday, Amirudin said it included ensuring basic supplies as well as risks that the country may face and emphasised the importance of cooperation between the state and federal governments.
Asked about the State Legislative Assembly Session scheduled for this April, he said it was taking place as usual because so far there was no need for extraordinary measures such as an emergency and administrative activities and state government programmes would continue as usual.
“The important thing now is to give explanation to the people about the steps that have been and will be taken,” he said. — Bernama
