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What is Bantuan PRIHATIN Nasional? This aid will help Malaysian from B40 and M40 group to ease their burden during Covid-19 outbreak.   Distribution Period The “Bantuan PRIHATIN National” subsidies will be distributed in two (2) stages as follows:- First will paid in April; and Second will be paid in May. More Information Household income

Government of Malaysia has announced various stimulus packages in an attempt to assist the economy due to Covid-19 and Movement Control Order. Many of companies and business are affected and experiencing financial issues. SOCSO have implemented an extension of the Employment Retention Program (ERP) called Wage Subsidy Program aimed to provide financial assistance to employers

Economic Action Council (EAC) had decided to provide financial assistance called Employment Retention Program (ERP). Employees who are forced to take unpaid leave by their employers who are economically affected by Covid-19 pandemic are eligible to apply this assistance. Employees will receive financial assistance amounting RM600 for each month for a maximum period of six

Do you know? According to the Bank Negara of Malaysia Press Release a new financial assistance program “Defer Loan Payment Moratorium” had been introduced to help the affected individual and SME during the Movement Control Order “MCO” Period. The borrowers can defer their loan payment [including Housing Loan, Car loan, etc.] starting from 1 April

What should I do if I can’t pay rent during Covid19? You can check your tenancy agreement to confirm whether there has Force Majeure Clause. Force majeure is not an automatic right or a principle which underpins any agreement impliedly. Instead, it must be expressed explicitly in a contract to enable a party to rely on

Wage Subsidy Program What is Wage Subsidy Program? This Wage Subsidy Program refers to a section in the revised stimulus package announced on March 16 where a RM600 monthly financial assistance is provided between periods of one to six months for employees. Requirement and Condition Employers who experienced revenue loss of more than 50% since

Salary Reductions Salary reductions are one of the recommended steps instead of retrenchment. However, employers must first consult and obtain the consent of its employees before applying any pay cut of salary deductions. Employers should communicate transparently with their employees about the reason for the salary reduction, and explain that this is an attempt to

What is Retrenchment? Retrenchment is the dismissal of employees who become surplus to the needs of the organisation. This could be caused by various factors such as loss of profit, lack of business or financial difficulties, cash flow problem, etc.  Rights for employer Employers facing financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may

“My information is being accessed by some other people through online.”/ “I got cheated by online scams.” In this advanced technology era, people can easily access to computer material without one’s permission. According to S 3 (1) of Computer Crimes Act 1997 (CCA), it states that a person shall be guilty of an offence if