stimulus package
Accused of receiving RM4b, Bersatu publishes audited account
Muhyiddin's ex-aide wants PKR and DAP to do the same.
2 years ago
COMMENT | Stimulus package scandal: Game changer in our politics?
Perhaps in a similar way to what 1MDB scandal has done.
Lim Teck Ghee
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2 years ago
MACC nabs CEO over misappropriation from pandemic stimulus
He was arrested at the MACC headquarters, a source says.
2 years ago
MACC raids 8 GLCs, 9 companies over misappropriation claims
This is over allegations of government funds worth RM92.5 billion being mismanaged.
2 years ago
Bumiputera economic empowerment agenda continues to be given priority – PM
They need to think outside the box to be competitive.
Bernama
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3 years ago
EPF withdrawal should be last resort - Nurul Izzah
'Money only enough to help them for three months.'
Bernama
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3 years ago
PM unveils RM150b ‘Pemulih’ package, largest since first lockdown
The latest package was announced in light of an indefinite total lockdown.
4 years ago
Guan Eng: With more lockdown extension, stimulus package cannot be cosmetic
A minimum of RM45 billion needed to offset economic losses of RM170 billion incurred from full lockdown.
4 years ago
Media personnel among recipients of Johor's 3.0 stimulus package aid
The aid is in appreciation of their coverage of Covid-19.
Bernama
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4 years ago
Stimulus: S'gor offers moratorium on loan payments and rent
Whole aid package valued at RM551.56 million.
4 years ago
YOURSAY | Nation is less well-off when we can be better off
‘The rakyat don't understand why Malaysia is running short of money.’
Yoursay
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4 years ago
Think-tank: PM's 'no money' claim disingenuous, should spend more, but judiciously
UPDATED 6.55PM | Refsa researcher says the prime minister should not engage in alarmist behaviour.
4 years ago
PM: M'sia less well off after spending for budget, stimulus packages
Muhyiddin Yassin points out this is in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kow Gah Chie
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4 years ago
COMMENT | Strong political will needed to ensure stimulus measures succeed
Effective execution and monitoring also vital for the measures to succeed.
Sofea Azahar
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4 years ago
Another RM45b stimulus package needed to battle recession - Guan Eng
Former finance minister says moratorium on bank loans which expires Sept 30 should also be extended by another six months.
5 years ago
Business associations warn more businesses to shutter from Covid-19 economic fallout
They call on the govt to be more efficient in delivering aid promised in the various stimulus packages to mitigate the fallout.
Kow Gah Chie
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5 years ago
COMMENT | Penjana is a deeply flawed stimulus package
While some of the items of the announced package have merit, there are many flawed aspects that should be altered.
Jeyakumar Devaraj
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5 years ago
Wage subsidies approved for 159,000 firms so far
Payout will involve RM1.13 billion for 947,000 employees, says finance minister.
5 years ago
Public and businesses must be cautious against scams involving stimulus package, relief measures
Bank associations caution against scam syndicates that deploy scam tactics with the intention to deceive unsuspecting victims that may result in monetary losses.
Bernama
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5 years ago
MOF views seriously BPN applications using fake documents
This following viral social media postings regarding allegations there were foreign nationals who received the aid.
Bernama
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5 years ago
Anwar: Up to MPs to decide on confidence vote during normal sitting
For now, the PKR president moots an emergency Dewan Rakyat sitting to debate Perikatan Nasional’s Covid-19 economic measures.
Annabelle Lee
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5 years ago
COMMENT | Breakdown and pointers on the Prihatin SMEs package
COMMENT | The various initiatives, benefits and exemptions explained.
Harjit Singh Sidhu, Abdul Shukor Ahmad
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5 years ago
'Wage subsidy should be based on worst-hit industries not company size'
CORONAVIRUS | Muar MP Syed Saddiq says this is to ensure the companies are able to pay the remaining salaries with the help of the wage subsidy, thus averting retrenchments.
5 years ago
LETTER | Thumbs up for stimulus package 3
Government money is people’s money and giving out relief should never be publicised for political gains.
Philip Wong
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5 years ago
Japan declares Covid-19 emergency, prepares near US$1 trillion stimulus
CORONAVIRUS | The stimulus package worth 108 trillion yen (US$990 billion) is equal to 20 percent of Japan’s economic output.
Reuters
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5 years ago
MP SPEAKS | The Prihatin packages: Missed opportunities
The packages are steps in the right direction but fall short of the major paradigm shift that our country desperately needs.
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad
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5 years ago
Focus on maintaining employment in stimulus package, gov't urged
CORONAVIRUS | The gov't should set up a wage support scheme, designed to protect the income of workers in the private sector, says Refsa.
5 years ago
DAP MPs question Putrajaya's 'tardiness' in new SME stimulus package
CORONAVIRUS | The MPs wonder why the government has not listened to the cries of SMEs.
5 years ago
Stimulus package for SMEs should safeguard workers' welfare - MTUC
CORONAVIRUS | The trade union expressed its concerns following allegations of employers pressuring workers to resign or take pay cuts.
Bernama
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5 years ago
PM to announce aid for SMEs next week if cabinet approves, says Tengku Zafrul
The Finance Minister says a special stimulus package will help small and medium enterprises ease their current difficulties.
Bernama
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5 years ago
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