Karim welcomes tax breaks for tourism sector

KUCHING: Several tax breaks for the tourism sector announced by the federal government in the Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) reflect the government’s sensitivity to the plight of those in the tourism industry. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, who is also  Youth and Sports Minister, said hopefully with such help […]

Businesses laud Penjana

MUKAH: The business community here welcomes the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday. Most described the plan as a ‘lifeline’ to the economy considering the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic and the movement control order (MCO) had on the country since March 18. Kapitan Kong Boon […]

Transactions, demand for real estate expected to rebound faster

KUALA LUMPUR: Transactions and demand for the country’s real estate market are expected to rebound quicker following the introduction of Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) unveiled by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday. Property analyst Dr Azizul Azli Ahmad said the government’s move was to encourage people […]

National Economic Recovery Plan welcomed

KUCHING: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah welcomes the assistance provided under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Pelan Jana Semula Economy Negara or Penjana). She said the assistance announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin showed that the government was inclusive as the assistance covered all sectors […]

1GB free internet until Dec 31

PUTRAJAYA: The government, with the cooperation of local telecommunication companies, will provide 1GB free internet to all users from 8am to 6pm daily, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said on Friday. Announcing this when unveiling the short-term National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) here, the prime minister said the free internet initiative would be provided until Dec […]

RM35b more to stimulate economy

PUTRAJAYA: In the face of the economic challenges following the global Covid-19 pandemic, the government on Friday unveiled the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) to empower the people and stimulate the economy. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin when announcing the short-term plan themed “Building the Economy Together” said that it was also aimed to […]