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- Published on Thursday, 23 March 2017 11:15
The English dailies today headlined news pertaining the opening of the Global Transformation Forum (GTF) yesterday, whereby Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Alibaba founder Jack Ma launched the first ever Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ) that will provide Malaysia with a brighter future.
Next Phase Of Growth – Najib along with Jack Ma launched DFTZ to generate more wealth for Malaysians, The Star highlights. DFTZ is expected to generate trade worth RM286bil by 2025; double the export growth of SMEs by 2025 and create 60,000 jobs; and create a new Kuala Lumpur Internet City to house 10,000 Internet firms and 25,000 tech professionals.
Digital Leap – Following the launch of the world's first DFTZ, New Straits Times reports that the collaboration with e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is in line with plans to place the Malaysian economy firmly at the centre of the global marketplace.
NTP Cheer – theSun reports during the GTF at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Najib conveyed that the National Transformation Programme (NTP) will be responsible to create 1.8mil jobs, increase Gross National Income by nearly 50%, reduce poverty by 0.6%, and provide relief for 7.28mil households with below RM3,000 monthly income through BR1M.
Coming Together To Transform Malaysia – The GTF launch at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre yesterday saw over 3,000 attendees from every corners of the world coupled with 31 notable speakers of various fields such as Sir Richard Branson, Jack Ma and Usain Bolt, Malay Mail highlights.
Aside from highlights of DFTZ and the benefits that follow suit, the Malay dailies featured that the new weekly prices of petrol and diesel will be announced every Wednesday starting March 29, Johor Crown Prince's manifesto to bring about a change to Malaysian football, among other
Pertama Di Dunia (First In The World) – Utusan Malaysia states that Malaysia as the first country outside of China to launch will see a boost for SMEs as well as young entrepreneurs, aside contributing to 80% of Growth Domestic Product (GDP), rather than the current 37%, whilst also creating 60,000 job opportunities.
60,000 Peluang Pekerjaan Baharu (60,000 New Job Opportunities) – The launch of DFTZ yesterday will not only create 60,000 new job opportunities, will boost the growth of e-Commerce, as well as boost our exports by RM112bil, Berita Harian reports.
Harga Baharu Setiap Minggu (New Prices Weekly) – The weekly price of petrol and diesel will be announced every Wednesday and will take effect come midnight this March 30, Sinar Harian headlined. The Minister of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK) Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin conveyed that all petrol companies and petrol station operators must comply with the new pricing.
TMJ Janji Beri Kuasa Mengundi Kepada Penyokong Bola Malaysia (TMJ Promises To Give Voting Powers To Malaysian Football Fans) – As per the report by Kosmo!, Johor Crown Prince (TMJ) Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim is in full-gear to amend the constitutions of FAM by giving the Malaysian football fans the power to vote for the next president of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) in the event he is elected as president this coming Saturday.
Ombak Rinduku (My Longing Cure) – Harian Metro frontpaged that the father of one of the victims from the drowning incident at Sungai SKC, Bukit Beruntung heals his longing for his son by hugging the sole-survivor of the tragedy. The heartbreaking tragedy took the lives of eight children last Friday who were swept away by the current while fishing at a river near Kampung Timah Sungai SKC.
While the vernacular dailies today also featured the benefits of DFTZ in helping young entrepreneurs to start their own business, apart from reporting on the United States and Singapore charging businessman Jho Low over the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal.
Prime Minister Najib And Jack Ma Launch DFTZ – Following the launch of DFTZ, Sin Chew Daily reports that the world's first Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ), apart from creating new job opportunities, it will serve as a platform for young entrepreneurs to kick-start their businesses.
Jho Low To Be Charged By US And Singapore – China Press headlined that US authorities are planning to file criminal charges against financier Jho Low in a money laundering investigation surrounding 1MDB, while Singapore who has charged several people in connection with the scandal is also building a potential criminal case against him.
- Malaysian Digest
