KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Micro small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which are neither registered with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) nor business councils are feeling the heat of poor consumer sentiments and being left out of the government’s assistance for businesses, a coalition of trade, business, and professional associations said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The closing date for new registrations/updates for the Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) has been extended from February 15 to February 25, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said the fiscal space used for Covid-19 pandemic needs to be rebuilt, guided by medium-term fiscal plan and several reform initiatives that include the establishment of a medium-term revenue strategy and formulation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — The government’s initiative to forge cooperation between private and public hospitals to address the Covid-19 pandemic is seen as a timely move that will ease the pressure faced by the public healthcare system.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — The RM15 billion Permai assistance package is expected to have a minimal fiscal impact on the country, and the government has no plans to increase the statutory debt level to more than 60 per cent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the government to immediately create more permanent posts for medical officers as part of efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Borrowers of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) affected by floods wishing to apply for extending the repayment can do so via PTPTN’s official portal, at  http://www.ptptn.gov.my/PenangguhanKhasBayaranBalik from today (January 20) until March 31.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The Malaysian Economic and Rakyat Protection Assistance Package (Permai) is an extension of the existing framework support measures that have been put in place over the past year, noted Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 — The government expects the country to lose RM600 million daily due to the latest movement control order (MCO 2.0), compared to RM2.4 billion daily in March until May, 2020, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 — The claim that the proclamation of a nationwide state of emergency would frighten away investors is incorrect, according to Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 — Employers who bear the cost of Covid-19 screening will get double tax deduction for the payment of employee screening costs made during the year, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Malaysian Economic and Rakyat's Protection Assistance Package (Permai) is a much-needed relief and support for Malaysians in the face of the prevailing health and economic crises, says Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 — Applications for the one-off financial assistance of RM500 for taxi and bus drivers, provided under the Malaysian Economic and Rakyat’s Protection Assistance Package (Permai) can be made through the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad).

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The Wage Subsidy Programme 3.0 under the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) will be improved, where all employers operating under the movement control order (MCO) are eligible to apply, regardless of sectors, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has announced the RM15 billion Malaysian Economic and Rakyat's Protection Assistance Package (Permai), comprising 22 initiatives to combat Covid-19.