Govt saved RM233.4mil by hosting Apec Summit online, says Azmin


KUALA LUMPUR: The government has saved RM233.4mil by hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2020 Summit online due to the Covid-19 pandemic, says Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.

The Senior Minister (International Trade and Industry) also explained that due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, only RM66.6mil out of the allocated RM300mil for the Apec Summit 2020, was spent.

The Star 6.6 DEAL: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Ruling chiefs proclaim Nadzaruddin new Negri ruler, says Rais
Unemployed man gets five months' jail for trespassing into woman's house in Melaka
Explain block on The Coverage's Facebook account, Teo urges MCMC
Brunei conference charts future of digital Islamic media
Undocumented children and those in rural Sabah lag in health, digital access, says Unicef study
'It was just a normal meeting', says Abdul Hadi on Umno-PAS leader meet
Tunku Nadzaruddin allegedly barred from attending proclamation ceremony, says Rais
Two ministries told to resolve recognition issues affecting pharmacy grads from Egypt varsity
Johor polls: PM Anwar to launch PH election machinery tomorrow
King graces trooping of the colours at Dataran Pahlawan Negara

Others Also Read