The RM2 billion Penjana Kerjaya programme is expected to benefit some 250,000 job seekers.
But, he warned, the effectiveness of these measures also hinge on the severity of the Covid-19 crisis. Through this programme, employers will get 40% of a new employee’s income for six months capped at RM4,000 a month. Essentially, this allows employers to hire high-skilled workers with a salary of up to RM10,000 and receive a 40% incentive of up to RM4,000 per month for six months.