Broken dreams

Me was still dreaming that the mini budget will provide some life to the construction industry. Somehow this Dr says it so bluntly. It's hurt baby....

Malaysia should not pin all her hopes on the second stimulus package as she braces for the tough economic times ahead, says Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia director general Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin.

“Recovery should not just be confined to the stimulus package. We need other factors as well,” she said after the ISIS International Affairs forum yesterday. read more here

Just as we thinking about balik kampung tanam jagung, this lady has already think outside the box.
We, the cityfolk, must obviously do something to protect ourselves in case of a prolonged downturn that will severely affect our ability to spend even on necessities. Before it is too late, we should be thinking of embarking on agricultural production that may enable us to exchange food with each other.

The Government should come up with more proactive and flexible measures for individuals, especially the cityfolk, to group together and start small agricultural projects. At least for the next two years, they should not be so strict and allow people to start small farms wherever possible. read more here

Easier said than done. Where is the land?