Article Related To Economic Recovery Plan

The death of two UiTM students due to brain hemorrhage last July was among issues that had sparked public outcry this year.

The cash grant of RM10 million for Cendana under the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) last year, has been approved to assist people in the creative industry.

Tengku Zafrul said among the main industries and sectors that were hiring included manufacturing, as well as wholesale and retail trade.

The government has introduced the Apprenticeship Programme which opens up employment opportunities for graduates, Saravanan said.

MDEC said the disbursement indicates that its new grant framework is now completed and fully operational.

The government needs to formulate a long-term recovery strategy or plan to drive the country's economic growth post-COVID-19 pandemic.

PM said the 12MP is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Sept 20, 2021 and Budget 2022 on Oct 29, 2021.

Under these completed assistance, a total amount of RM122.06 billion allocation has been distributed since March 2020.

This article covers the second and third strategic thrusts, while the following and last release shall delve into the last strategic thrust.

The article herein covers the first strategic thrust, while the subsequent thrusts shall be covered in sequential releases.

A total of RM420.8 million has been channelled through the Micro Credit Financing under the Short-term Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) to benefit 12,651 micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

The amount surpassed its initial target issuance of RM500 million.

The total allocation of RM2 billion under this scheme prioritised SMEs which have not received loans from banks previously.

Raad said Islamic financial instruments can be used to mobilise resources for financing the recovery and rebooting of economies.

Going forward, we need to reconceptualise our FDI that preserves both 'quality' and 'quantity' of the inflows.

The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.

The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians

The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.

The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.

A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.

According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.