Malaysia unveils RM250 billion economic stimulus package as COVID-19 cases surge

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has announced an economic stimulus package worth RM250 billion (US$58 billion) on Friday (Mar 27) to weather the impact of ...

This came as Malaysia implemented a movement control order starting from Mar 18 to rein in the spread of the contagious disease. Livelihoods were affected by the closure of borders, schools and non-essential businesses.The MCO, originally imposed for two weeks, has been extended by another two weeks until Apr 14. As of Friday, Malaysia reported 2,031 cases - the highest in Southeast Asia - and 24 deaths.

“Whether you are a taxi driver, Grab driver, farmer, restaurant owner, nasi lemak seller, banana fritters seller … the government will try its best to ensure that you will all benefit,” Mr Muhyiddin said.

 

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Lets support new gov..prihatinrakyat MyPM

*RM25B , the rest is the peoples own money

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