After Selangor, Penang mulls stimulus package to help residents face Covid-19 shutdown
Friday, 20 Mar 2020 12:20 PM MYTChow said the state government could make an announcement on the details of the package sometime next week. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
“We are working on it. Currently, the state is more focused on GH need,” he said in a text message when asked if Penang planned to emulate Selangor that announced a RM128 million aid package today. He said this is to ensure the healthcare providers are well-equipped to fight the spread of Covid-19.
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