Wednesday, 04 Nov 2020 10:58 AM MYTFinance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz says this Friday’s Budget 2021 will focus on addressing the economic impact of Covid-19 on Malaysia. — Bernama pic
“One of the ways to do so is to ensure Covid-19 is properly controlled, with the hopes that Malaysia will begin to show more recovery by 2021. When asked if the government will consider giving cash handouts to aid the rakyat, the minister said the budget is designed to aid those among the rakyat who really need it as at the present, it is not just the B40 category who are affected but the M40 as well.
“But I feel the private sector should cooperate with the government for mutual assistance. They have done so before when the government announced the Prihatin and Penjana packages. “So regardless of B40, M40 or T20 categories, if you have lost your job you can apply for the moratorium. Likewise if your salary has been reduced by 50 per cent,” he said.