He said the initiative, spearheaded by Tourism Malaysia Dubai along with Tourism Selangor, aimed to fortify existing ties and explore new avenues for collaboration.

He added that announcements regarding further developments will be made periodically.

Beliau turut menambah, penemuan baharu dalam bidang bioteknologi dan farmaseutikal juga perlu dipersiapkan bagi menghadapi endemik atau wabak seterusnya.

Last month, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said next year’s state budget is scheduled to be presented in mid-November and awaits the royal consent of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj.

“Pesta buku sepatutnya menjadi medan berkecuali dan tidak condong kepada mana-mana agenda politik tetapi sebaliknya perlu menyuburkan kesatuan dan keadilan dalam ekosistem industri buku,” kata PPAS.