COVID-19: M'sia reports 159 new cases, tally increases to 2,320
A new death was reported today. The country's death toll is currently at 27.
No curfew, emergency as long as MCO enforced under MoH
“I want to clarify here that news about curfew, emergency ordinance, and others are fake news.”
MITI gives approval to 2,732 companies to operate as usual during MCO
In a statement, MITI said that as of 12pm today, some 2,732 companies or 29.41% of appeals it received have been allowed to operate, while 2,794 appeals or 30.08% of the total number of appeals have been rejected.
What do gig economy workers get from Malaysian govt's stimulus package?
A one-off financial assistance of RM500 will be given to full-time e-hailing drivers, whose daily income has been impacted by the enforcement of the Movement Control Order or partial lockdown.
Several measures targeted at assisting the B40 in latest stimulus package
Households earning RM4,000 and below per month are entitled to a one-off RM1,600 financial assistance, while unmarried individuals aged at least 21 who are earning up to RM2,000 will receive a one-time RM800 payment.
Free internet service during MCO and more discounts on electricity bills
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said RM600 million has been set aside under the comprehensive economic stimulus package for this initiative.
Tengku Zafrul: Govt will tap nation's coffers, borrow to fund stimulus package
"Given the liquidity that we have in Malaysia, it is not an issue for us to support the stimulus package injection."
COVID-19 stimulus package: What’s in it for pisang goreng sellers and micro businesses?
For a married couple operating a hawker stall, with household earnings below RM4,000 per month, they will receive a one-off payment of RM1,600 by May, on top of the RM600 Cost of Living Aid that is due in July.
COVID-19 stimulus package: What’s in it for the middle-income group?
Let's say you're part of a married couple working in the private sector, with a household income of between RM4,000 and RM8,000 per month.
COVID-19 stimulus package: Govt allocates RM1b for food security fund
“Amid these critical times, it is important to ensure that the supply of food is sufficient. The government will allocate RM1 billion to the food security fund."
