The government has ensured that our institutions continue to improve on their resilience as seen in two key areas, namely “digitalisation” and “improvisation”.
To better address socio-economic issues, the government must adopt data-driven approach – cooperating with relevant ministries, agencies and representatives from private sector for more inclusive data.
Crop insurance would be the bait for farmers to take the risk in utilizing modern technologies, should there be any losses, they do not lose anything because their crops are already insured.
By advocating digitalisation agenda, Sabah would be able to utilise the economic advantage from RCEP and create more business opportunities when Indonesia’s capital city relocates to East Kalimantan by 2024.
Budget 2021 is an opportunity for bipartisanship and consistent efforts to support the rakyat should be present not only for short-term sake but also for the long run.