Additional RM200 mln allocation for MSMEs impacted by COVID-19, flood - Noh
The government has approved an additional allocation of RM200 million to help MSMEs as well as the informal sector that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and floods.
Tue Feb 15 2022
Only 337,765 self-employed individuals contribute to SKSPS
The number of informal sector workers to contribute to the scheme were being intensified by SOCSO to ensure they were properly protected.
Fri Nov 12 2021
Budget 2022: Govt committed to job creation - KRI
This will be especially positive for the most impacted groups, such as the youth, unemployed graduates and workers in the informal sector.
Sat Oct 30 2021
MEDAC allocates RM7 bln for entrepreneurs, those affected by pandemic
Among the groups that would benefit were those affected by the pandemic, including the informal sector and the SMEs.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Replace EPF withdrawals with long-term sustainable measures
For the B40 households and informal sector workers, measures to safeguard people's savings also need to be considered.
Tue Nov 24 2020
COVID-19: Three out of five workers laid off below 40 years old
Three out of five workers who lost their jobs in recent months were below 40 years of age.
Sun Jun 14 2020
COVID-19 pandemic may push 400 million Indian workers deeper into poverty - ILO Report
Countries such as India, Brazil and Nigeria may face serious job losses in the informal sector.
Wed Apr 08 2020