Will PEMERKASA+ Keep The Economy Afloat?

Lee Hwok-Aun, Senior Fellow with Malaysian Studies Programme, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute | Justin Ong, Risk Advisory Leader, Deloitte | Iskandar Fareez, Communications Director, REFSA

01-Jun-21 18:00

Will PEMERKASA+ Keep The Economy Afloat?

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The PEMERKASA+ aid package was announced by the Prime Minister last night, ahead of the two-week lockdown. We take a look at the key aspects of the RM40 billion-worth package, and how effective it is in addressing the current concerns of the people. Next, we discuss how businesses will fare with the additional aid. Finally, we examine the three-month pay cut for ministers and their deputies.

Image Source: S.O, Unsplash

Produced by: Loo Juosie, Tasha Fusil, Kelvin Yee, Azlyna Mohd Noor

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn

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Categories: Politics, Social Issues, Personal Finance, Investments, Financial Literacy, law & legal matters

Tags: Evening Edition, Inside Story, Business and Economy, Social Issues, PEMERKASA+, COVID-19, Stimulus Package,

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