KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — International tourist spending in the country recorded a decrease of 69.8 per cent from RM41.69 billion in 2019 to RM12.58 billion, for the period of January until June, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — As digitisation has become an inevitable change that needs to be adapted by businesses, be it big or small, the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC) has emerged as a catalyst for many local startups.

GUA MUSANG, Aug 24 — Single mothers whose application for the RM300 one-off assistance under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) had been rejected can reapply before October 31.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Key economic indicators have shown a gradual recovery driven by the recovery in global growth as well as continued domestic support, which will edge up the economic outlook in 2021.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has approved RM8.97 billion under the wage subsidy programme as of July 24, 2020 benefiting over 2.58 million workers, says Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The government has disbursed RM11.14 billion to 10.41 million recipients under the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) as of July 20, 2020.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) will ensure the process and approval periods for financing under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) are expedited.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — Budget 2021 to be unveiled on Nov 6, will be framed across 4 broad themes -- caring for the people, steering the economy, sustainable living and enhancing public service delivery, according to Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The government hopes more workers in the gig economy will register with the Social Security Organisation (Socso) through the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) for the gig economy so that their welfare is safeguarded.

MELAKA, July 2 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has set aside RM35 million for nearly 4,000 operators of childcare centres (taska) under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana).

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) will embark on a pilot programme to use robotic technology in various sectors to replace human labour, hence reducing the country’s dependence on foreign workers.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Agriculture and food industries are among sectors affected by Covid-19 outbreak and in need of support and capital assistance to ensure the continuity of food chain.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The government has paid out RM40 million to 40,000 recipients of Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) cash aid through Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branches nationwide between June 12 and 19, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The government has been informed that there are employers who did not channel the money provided under the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package's (PRIHATIN) Wage Subsidy Programme to their workers, hence violating the conditions set.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The country’s debt level could hit the statutory limit of 55 per cent of gross domestic product at the end of the year from 52 per cent currently following the implementation of measures to save lives, protect livelihoods and stimulate the economy, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The wage subsidy programme, which was implemented by the government to address Covid-19 and its impact on the country's economy, has saved 2.4 million jobs, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The value of moratorium on repayment of loans to financial institutions under the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (Prihatin) was estimated at RM40 billion until June 12, 2020.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Finance Ministry through the Royal Malaysian Customs Department is committed to ensuring that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund to taxpayers will be expedited, and payment to be made beginning June 22.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is expecting a 20 per cent growth in e-commerce contribution to the digital economy this year despite the enforced movement control order (MCO).

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The Economic Stimulus Implementation & Coordination Unit Between National Agencies (Laksana) will ensure all measures under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) and the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (Prihatin) reach their target groups in a transparent manner.