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measures to be taken were discussed
when it comes to dealing with the
COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Functions of the Economic Action
Council:

a. Identifying current economic
issues and recommending actions
to ensure the economy remains
sustainable, as well as reducing the
uncertainty of the impact on global
economy;

b. Identifying the issues and problems
restraining the economic growth,
as well as solutions to boost and
stimulate the economic growth;

c. Formulating short and medium
term action plans to stimulate
the economic growth, increasing
foreign and local investment as well
as ensuring the social-economic
development for the well-being of
the people; and

d. Ensuring the council decisions are
implemented promptly.

O166 FFICIAL YEAR BOOK 2020 THE OPENING OF NUSANTARA papers from Malaysia, Brunei
SYARIAH JUDGEMENT AND Darussalam, Singapore and Indonesia,
LEGISLATION 2020 followed by a video conference. It also
provided an opportunity for the four
The Opening of Nusantara Syariah (4) countries practicing syariah law to
Judgement and Legislation 2020 was acquire more knowledge, especially in
officiate by the Prime Minister, YAB the context of the practice of the new
Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin bin Haji norms in Syariah judicial and legal
Mohd. Yassin, on 29th October 2020 system.
in Sepang, Selangor. Also present was
the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Besides that, the opening also
Department (Religious Affair) YB strengthened the cooperation in the
Senator Datuk Dr. Haji Zulkifli bin field of Syariah judiciary between
Mohamad Al-Bakri.

The opening was significant because
it involved a presentation of working