Govt unveils eight economic packages worth RM530 bln since last year

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has unveiled eight economic packages worth RM530 billion in total to address the crisis ever since the Covid-19 pandemic was declared last year, Asia Analytica said. The research and institutional services said since then, however, many have expressed their grouses on insufficient support given to the rakyat although the amount was […]

Urgent need for cash handouts for households

KUALA LUMPUR: There is an urgent need for cash handouts to households affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, said an expert. Asia School of Business (ASB) assistant professor of economics Dr Melati Nungsari said cash handouts to these households need to be significantly increased, given the additional restrictions and the current economic recession. “It is not […]

‘Disburse cash handouts earlier’

SIBU: The federal government is urged to release the cash handouts in early April, and second phase ― end of April ― instead of end of April and end of May, which will be too late for most of those in need. Sibu MP Oscar Ling in saying this yesterday mentioned that he has received many […]