Socso approves RM8.99 bln under wage subsidy scheme as of July 31- Tengku Zafrul

He said the wage subsidy scheme continues to help employers and employees affected by COVID-19.

"For everyone's information, SOCSO has also uploaded the names of employers who have received the wage subsidy.

The public can also file any complaint to SOCSO via email at [email protected] or call 1300 228 000 for further action.

Updating on the TEKUN Business Recovery Scheme (TBRS), he said as of July 31, 2020, a total of 1810 applications have been approved, amounting to RM13.3 million.

From that total, RM6.8 million has been disbursed, benefiting 900 micro small and medium enterprises.

Meanwhile, on the PENJANA objective of stimulating the economy, he said 7.44 million people have received RM50 as of Aug 7 into their e-Wallets with a total value of RM372 million.

It is an ePenjana initiative, aimed at helping eligible Malaysians as well as boosting consumer spending through the RM50 credit-match incentives.

It was launched on July 31, 2020 in collaboration with the MySejahtera COVID-19 contact tracking mobile application and one of the three leading e-wallet service providers, namely Boost, GrabPay and Touch 'n Go eWallet.

Tengku Zafrul also reminded the public that they can take advantage of the Tax Incentive for Car Purchases, enabling buyers to enjoy sales tax exemption for passenger cars of 100 per cent for locally-assembled and 50 per cent for imported cars, from June 15 until the end December this year.

"This initiative is aimed at revitalising the automotive industry by encouraging car sales.

"According to a report released by the Malaysian Automotive Association, total sales in June 2020 were five per cent higher than in the same month in 2019, and this is a positive development in line with this initiative," he added.