![Stimulus packages, reopening of economic sector reduce impact of COVID-19, says PM Stimulus packages, reopening of economic sector reduce impact of COVID-19, says PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664081506_TBISMAILSABRINY.jpg)
Stimulus packages, reopening of economic sector reduce impact of COVID-19, says PM
Various measures taken by the government in implementing the stimulus packages and reopening the economic sector in phases have reduced the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
Sun Sep 25 2022
![Bumiputera economic empowerment agenda continues to be given priority - PM Ismail Sabri Bumiputera economic empowerment agenda continues to be given priority - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81638251950_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Bumiputera economic empowerment agenda continues to be given priority - PM Ismail Sabri
The government will continue to prioritise the Bumiputera economic empowerment agenda by providing various stimulus packages and recovery plans to assist them to survive and be competitive.
Tue Nov 30 2021
![More than RM330 bln of economic stimulus packages utilised - MoF More than RM330 bln of economic stimulus packages utilised - MoF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81633419292_Zafrul.jpg)
More than RM330 bln of economic stimulus packages utilised - MoF
Tengku Zafrul said the government had implemented proactive and immediate measures to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Tue Oct 05 2021
![Socso disburses over RM18 billion to stabilise labour market during pandemic Socso disburses over RM18 billion to stabilise labour market during pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622798975_MohammedAzmanAziz.jpg)
Socso disburses over RM18 billion to stabilise labour market during pandemic
Social Security Organisation (Socso) has successfully disbursed more than RM18 billion in wage subsidies, job search allowances and hiring incentives through seven stimulus packages as of today.
Mon Sep 06 2021
![Aid package, economic stimulus packages help people and economy survive during COVID-19 pandemic Aid package, economic stimulus packages help people and economy survive during COVID-19 pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627530227_TBzafrul.jpg)
Aid package, economic stimulus packages help people and economy survive during COVID-19 pandemic
Tengku Zafrul said the government had provided an allocation of more than RM200 million for the Food Basket assistance programme.
Thu Jul 29 2021
![Govt still has fiscal space to help rakyat, businesses - PM Govt still has fiscal space to help rakyat, businesses - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625738589_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Govt still has fiscal space to help rakyat, businesses - PM
The government still has fiscal space, though limited, to fund economic stimulus packages to continue helping the people, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.
Sat Jul 24 2021
![SME growth prospects to recover gradually in 2021 supported by stimulus packages - PM SME growth prospects to recover gradually in 2021 supported by stimulus packages - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61624878460_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
SME growth prospects to recover gradually in 2021 supported by stimulus packages - PM
The growth prospects of the SMEs are expected to recover gradually in 2021 in line with the overall economic growth forecast, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Wed Jun 30 2021
![Deficit target revised to 6 pct of GDP, statutory debt still below Parliament-approved limit - MOF Deficit target revised to 6 pct of GDP, statutory debt still below Parliament-approved limit - MOF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41622111835_KementerianKewangan.jpg)
Deficit target revised to 6 pct of GDP, statutory debt still below Parliament-approved limit - MOF
The government has revised the deficit target to six per cent from 5.4 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2021, having factored in continuing measures from 2020 economic stimulus packages.
Thu May 27 2021
![Only four per cent of RM1.7 bln allocation for digital sector utilised - Mustapa Only four per cent of RM1.7 bln allocation for digital sector utilised - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618062212_MustapaMohamed.jpg)
Only four per cent of RM1.7 bln allocation for digital sector utilised - Mustapa
Only four per cent of the RM1.7 billion allocated for the digital sector through four economic stimulus packages has been utilised, said Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Sat Apr 10 2021
![OPEC Plus agrees to increase oil production for next 3 months OPEC Plus agrees to increase oil production for next 3 months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71452752901_OpecLogo.jpg)
OPEC Plus agrees to increase oil production for next 3 months
The decision was made based on the improvements in the market supported by global vaccination programmes and stimulus packages in key economies.
Fri Apr 02 2021
![Striking balance between protecting lives and livelihoods main challenge of PN govt - Muhyiddin Striking balance between protecting lives and livelihoods main challenge of PN govt - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81614569819_TBSETAHUNMALAYSIAP.jpg)
Striking balance between protecting lives and livelihoods main challenge of PN govt - Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin said the govt implemented various economic stimulus packages to ease the people's burden and ensure business continuity.
Mon Mar 01 2021
![Greta Thunberg's generation most likely to believe climate change is a crisis: Poll Greta Thunberg's generation most likely to believe climate change is a crisis: Poll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41611724524_THUNBERG.jpg)
Greta Thunberg's generation most likely to believe climate change is a crisis: Poll
The poll comes at a critical time for governments as they plan stimulus packages to recover from the COVID-19 slump.
Wed Jan 27 2021
![PM Muhyiddin announces PERMAI aid package worth RM15 bln to combat COVID-19 PM Muhyiddin announces PERMAI aid package worth RM15 bln to combat COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41610422971_PengumumanKhasDaru.jpg)
PM Muhyiddin announces PERMAI aid package worth RM15 bln to combat COVID-19
Muhyiddin said these economic stimulus packages involved RM55 billion in fiscal injections by the government.
Mon Jan 18 2021
![PM Muhyiddin announces RM15 billion aid package. Here's his full speech PM Muhyiddin announces RM15 billion aid package. Here's his full speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81610960685_ucapanpm.jpg)
PM Muhyiddin announces RM15 billion aid package. Here's his full speech
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic early last year, the Government has implemented four economic stimulus packages worth RM305 billion, equivalent to more than 20 percent of GDP.
Mon Jan 18 2021
![Govt ready to consider strategic fiscal injection if situation warrants it - PM Govt ready to consider strategic fiscal injection if situation warrants it - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607594894_MUHYIDDINYASSIN.jpg)
Govt ready to consider strategic fiscal injection if situation warrants it - PM
The government is ready to consider a strategic fiscal injection if the current economic situation warrants it, like the previous economic stimulus packages, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Thu Dec 31 2020