Selangor allocates over RM130 million to face West Asia crisis

THE Selangor government has allocated a total of RM130.42 million through their resilience strengthening package to address the impact of the West Asian crisis on the state's economy and people.

Its Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, said the allocation includes immediate and moderate measures, including food security, inflation control and assistance to the vulnerable.

He said the conflict in West Asia has a direct impact on the global supply chain, including oil, gas and food.

"Even if this war subsides, the capacity of the crude oil, gas, fertiliser, sulphur and ecosystems will take at least a year to return to pre-war production rates.

"That is why, in Selangor, we cannot take a wait-and-see approach, but must prepare to face this situation over a long period of time," he said in a special press conference today.

He said the package also focuses on increasing the use of public transport and targeted assistance to the people.

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