Muhyiddin Yassin says he came in at a time of multiple crises, and appeals Malaysians to show unity despite political differences. FMTNews MuhyiddinYassin PM8 Covid19 Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin today announced an economic stimulus package of RM250 billion to cushion the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak, more than 10 times the RM20 billion allocated by his predecessor Dr Mahathir Mohamad last month.
“I resigned myself to the fact that I came in as your prime minister not at the best moment. I face political, economic and health crises all at the same time.” He also said the special allowance of RM200 for army and police personnel as well as customs and Rela staff involved on the front line would continue.RM200 per month for customs, immigration and Rela personnel involved in the movement control order beginning April 1.
RM800 for three million people aged 21 and above earning RM2,000 and below, with RM500 to be paid in April and RM300 to be paid in May. Patients under MySalam can claim RM50 per day for 14 days. This can also apply to those who are quarantined because of Covid-19. Special RM8 million fund created by the insurance and takaful industry to bear the screening costs of policy and medical takaful insurance holders at private hospitals and laboratories at RM300 per person.
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