Geran Khas Prihatin 4.0 phase two payment to be disbursed from Nov 23 - PM
The government's commitment to help MSMEs continues with the payment of the GKP 4.0 phase two under PEMULIH of RM500, which will be disbursed beginning Nov 23.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Govt to distribute RM500 mln aid to MSMEs through GKP 4.0 - PM
Payments for the Prihatin Special Grant (GKP), involving existing and new recipients of GKP 4.0, will have a financial implication of RM500 million to the government.
Fri Sep 17 2021
Tengku Zafrul: Micro SMEs to get additional RM500 aid under GKP 3.0 from today
For micro SMEs which have not received any GKP assistance previously, the registration for GKP 4.0 will be open from July 15-31, 2021.
Mon Jul 12 2021
Update bank account if yet to receive GKP payments - IRB
GKP recipients with "Credit Failure" status are required to update the details of their bank accounts immediately so that payments can be made.
Wed May 05 2021
GKP 3.0 to benefit 1.2 mln micro SMEs via additional allocation of RM1.2 bln - Tengku Zafrul
The Prihatin Special Grant (GKP) 3.0, which involves an additional allocation of RM1.2 billion, is expected to benefit nearly 1.2 million local micro small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Sun Mar 28 2021
GKP 2.0 programme: RM2.55 bln disbursed to micro SMEs to date
Under the KITA PRIHATIN package, new applications and appeals were being perused and cross-checked by the IRB and local authorities.
Wed Jan 27 2021
RM912 mln under GKP 2.0 to be channelled to 304,000 MSMEs from Nov 30 - Tengku Zafrul
The allocation for the Prihatin Special Grant (GKP) 2.0 has increased to RM912 million from the initial allocation of RM600 million, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
Mon Nov 23 2020
PM announces reopening of GKP applications with RM600 mln allocation
The government will reopen applications for the Prihatin Special Grant (GKP) from Oct 1 to 31, 2020, with an allocation of about RM600 million.
Wed Sep 23 2020
Appeal applications for GKP can be made by June 15 IRB
In a statement today, the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) said the appeal applications would be given due consideration and the outcome of their appeals would be announced from June 22.
Fri Jun 12 2020
35,800 GKP applications under further review list approved, payment end of June - Tengku Zafrul
Applicants can check on the status of their application beginning today with payments will be made by end of June.
Wed Jun 10 2020
35,800 GKP applications approved, payment end of June - Tengku Zafrul
The appeal period is still open until June 15 through the Inland Revenue Board's (IRB) official portal, gkp.hasil.gov.my, he said and added that the IRB has received 81,260 applications for GKP.
Tue Jun 09 2020
Applicants can check status on Special Prihatin Grant from tomorrow
Applicants can check whether their Special Prihatin Grant (GKP) application has been approved or not through the official portal of the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) at http://gkp.hasil.gov/my.
Tue Jun 02 2020
Micro SMEs can check their application for GKP from tomorrow onwards - Tengku Zafrul
Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can check on their application status for the Prihatin Special Grant (GKP) from June 3, 2020 onwards.
Tue Jun 02 2020
Measures comprising 95 per cent of RM260b Prihatin package value implemented - Tengku Zafrul
The government had allocated RM2.1 billion for GKP, which was opened for applications on May 1 and involved disbursing RM3,000 in grants to active micro small and medium enterprises.
Tue May 05 2020
Applications for Special Prihatin Grant open from today
The GKP was created by the government as an initiative to assist all micro SMEs with their cash flow following the implementation of the MCO to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Fri May 01 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
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Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
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Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
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Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
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Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
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Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
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Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
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Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
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Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
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Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024