Economic downturn: Panel of experts appointed to tackle it in Selangor

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Panel of experts appointed to tackle economic downturn in Selangor
By Neville Spykerman

SHAH ALAM, April 20 — A panel of economic advisers have been appointed by the Selangor Government to formulate and implement policy in line with the stimulus package which was announced recently.

The nine-member panel – comprising professionals from various fields including economists, lawyers, academics and accountants – will provide strategic advice and input to the state, in line with the stimulus package.

The experts have been appointed for two years to help the state implement short and long-term economic goals, including the use of resources to ensure all projects are successful.

The panel will be supported by a secretariat to coordinate and ease cooperation with the state government.

As part of the implementation process the state is expected to hold special briefings for issues affecting each portfolio of state executive councillors.

The meetings will be held by the state economic planning unit every Friday.

Meetings will also be held with members of parliament and state assemblymen to gain input and generate ideas.

Public hearings will also be held to get feedback from experts and the public.

Link here… (http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/23928-panel-of-experts-appointed-to-tackle-economic-downturn-in-selangor)

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Selangor sets up Pemudah to raise efficiency
By Neville Spykerman

SHAH ALAM, April 30 - Selangor has taken a page from the Federal Government by establishing a special Task Force to Facilitate Business or Pemudah.

Pemudah was established by the federal government on Feb 7 last year to improve competitiveness, efficiency and the quality of the civil service.

State executive councillor Ronnie Liu today said Selangor has established a similar task force to improve the state delivery system.

The state Pemudah will be co-chaired by the state secretary Datuk Ramli Mahmud and Tan Sri Prof James Alfred from the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers.

Both Liu and exco colleague Teresa Kok will also be in the task force along with the heads of state agencies.

There will also be representatives from the Housing Developers Association, local governments and the various chambers of commerce.

The immediate priority of the task force is to review the delivery of one stop centres at local authorities which approve property transfers and the long standing issue of strata titles at the Land Office.

Liu said a website will also be set up to keep the public informed and as an avenue for the public to voice their complaints about the state government's delivery system.

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