{"id":42270,"date":"2020-07-20T12:00:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T04:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=42270"},"modified":"2024-01-31T15:51:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T07:51:07","slug":"coronavirus-impact-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/coronavirus-impact-malaysia","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19 In Malaysia [Updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block\"><div class=\"block__title\">Table of contents<\/div><div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#cases\">How many cases are there in Malaysia?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#MCO\">What is the restricted movement order?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#businessesopen\">What businesses and premises are still operating?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#stockmarket\">What\u2019s happening to the stock market?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#workers\">How does COVID-19 affect workers?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#loan\">Which banks are offering loan repayments moratorium?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#insurance\">Which insurance companies and takaful operators provide COVID-19 coverage or financial aid?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#stimulushouseholds\">What\u2019s in the COVID-19 economic stimulus package for households?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#stimulusSMEs\">What\u2019s in the COVID-19 economic stimulus package for SMEs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#financialaid\">What types of other financial aid are available for Malaysians affected by the outbreak?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bantuankhas\">How to apply for Bantuan Khas COVID-19<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#budget\">How can you manage your budget during this time?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s official \u2013 the coronavirus (or COVID-19) is now a global pandemic. The situation in Malaysia took a bleaker turn in the past week, with the number of cases spiking and the restriction movement order kicking in.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you need to how the virus is affecting us so far:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-many-cases-are-there-in-Malaysia\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"cases\"><\/a>How many cases are there in Malaysia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The number of cases swelled over the past few week in Malaysia. Here\u2019s where we currently stand:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1382\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1382\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><center>Total cases<\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><center>Deaths<\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><center>Recovered<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>8,779<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>123<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center>8,553<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-1382 from cache -->\n<p><em>Last updated: July 20, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-restricted-movement-order\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"MCO\"><\/a>What is the restricted movement order?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As part of a social distancing measure, the government announced a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/malaysia-lockdown-covid-19-march\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">Movement Control Order (MCO)<\/a> on until April 14. This was later extended until May 12 to continue efforts to reduce the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n<p>In short, the restriction bans mass gatherings and overseas travel. All educational institutions, businesses and premises will be closed \u2013 except those involved in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmo.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/PERGERAKAN-KAWALAN-COVID19-amended-18032020-UPDATED-12.12AM.pdf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">essential services<\/a>. If you have any questions about the restriction, the National Security Council has released a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmo.gov.my\/2020\/03\/soalan-lazim-faqs-mengenai-perintah-kawalan-pergerakan-movement-control-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">FAQ here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block block--warning\"><div>And, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/amcham.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/PREVENTION-AND-CONTROL-OF-INFECTIOUS-DISEASES-MEASURES-WITHIN-THE-INFECTED-LOCAL-AREAS-REGULATIONS-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">federal gazette<\/a> released on March 18, you are <strong>not allowed to go out (even within states) unless you need to<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>perform an official duty<\/li>\n<li>visit a premise that is considered an \u2018essential service\u2019<\/li>\n<li>purchase, supply or deliver food or daily necessities<\/li>\n<li>seek healthcare or medical services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to a senior minister, only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malaymail.com\/news\/malaysia\/2020\/03\/21\/senior-minister-only-one-representative-from-family-allowed-out-to-purchase\/1848708\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">one representative<\/a> of a family can go out to purchase daily necessities. If you don\u2019t follow these restrictions, you could face an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2020\/03\/18\/movement-control-offenders-face-rm1k-fine-six-months039-jail-or-both\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">RM1,000 fine<\/a>, or up to six months\u2019 jail, or both.<\/div><\/div>\n<p><div class=\"block block--info\"><div><strong>Second phase of the MCO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The second phase of the MCO starts from April 1 to 14, in which stricter rules will be enforced:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supermarkets and petrol stations to operate from 8am to 8pm<\/li>\n<li>Food delivery services to operate from 8am to 8pm<\/li>\n<li>Only one person allowed in a private vehicle, unless it\u2019s an emergency<\/li>\n<li>Private vehicles (including taxis and e-hailing) allowed from 6am to 10pm<\/li>\n<li>Public transportation to operate from 6am to10 am and 5pm to10 pm<\/li>\n<li>Commercial vehicle transporting essential goods encouraged to operate from 7pm to 7am<\/li>\n<li>Restaurants, eateries and food delivery services to operate from 8am to 8pm<\/li>\n<li>All religious premises to remain closed<\/li>\n<li>Not permitted to travel more than 10km from residence when buying daily necessities, medicine or supplements<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"block block--summary\"><div><strong>Third phase of MCO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The third phase of the MCO starts from April 15 to April 28. The government has decided to enforce stricter regulations compared to the first two phases. Here\u2019s what Malaysians can expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Those caught defying the MCO will be detained and charged in court, instead of being issued an RM1,000 compound.<\/li>\n<li>The government will impose a price control scheme on essentials, starting April 15 to the end of the MCO. The price of twelve items will be monitored so that traders don\u2019t take advantage of the period to increase prices arbitrarily. These items include chicken, eggs, cooking oil, and wheat flour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Ministry of Education (MOE) also announced these updates on April 15:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>School reopening<\/strong>. Schools will only be reopened when the MOE is sure that the situation has returned to normal. Parents will be informed at least two weeks in advance before schools are reopened.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cancelled UPSR and PT3.<\/strong> This year, the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) exams will be canceled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SPM and SVM moved to 2021. <\/strong>The exams Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) exams will be moved to the first quarter of 2021.<\/li>\n<li><strong>STPM delayed. <\/strong>For students sitting for Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), Semester 2 exams will be moved to August 2020, while Semester 3 exams will be moved to the first quarter of 2021.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Higher education intake delays.<\/strong> Foundation, matriculation and diploma intakes will be delayed to July or August 2021, while degree programme intakes will be delayed to September or October 2021.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"block block--info\"><div><strong>Fourth phase of the MCO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The country enters the fourth phase of the MCO from April 29 to May 12, in which some restrictions will be loosened:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The government will allow eight more economic sectors to reopen, subject to health regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Students at tertiary institutions who are stuck on campus will be allowed to return home. The government is facilitating these students\u2019 return.<\/li>\n<li>Individuals who are stuck in their hometowns and need to return to their homes in cities can apply for a travel pass via the Gerak Malaysia app or at the nearest police station.<\/li>\n<li>Those who need to go out to buy food or other necessities can now be accompanied by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2020\/04\/29\/people-buying-food-essentials-can-now-be-accompanied-by-one-family-member-under-new-mco-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">one other person<\/a> from the same household.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, some states, including Kedah, Selangor, Terengganu and Melaka, have cancelled Ramadan bazaars this year to avoid the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block block--summary\"><div><strong>Conditional MCO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On May 1, the Prime Minister announced that the government will enforce a conditional movement control order, allowing a number of businesses to resume operations and people to leave their homes. Under this conditional MCO (CMCO):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Economic and social activities that do not involve mass gatherings would be allowed to open. Cinemas, night clubs, bazaars, and exhibitions will remain closed.<\/li>\n<li>The National Security Council will be publishing a list of businesses that are not allowed to open until the MCO is fully lifted.<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor sporting activities that do not involve body contact or spectators are allowed to happen. As an example, Malaysians are allowed to play outdoor badminton, tennis, or go running (in groups of less than 10).<\/li>\n<li>Restaurants are allowed to open. However, tables must be placed two metres apart and customers limited to the size of the tables.<\/li>\n<li>Schools and institutions of higher learning will still be closed.<\/li>\n<li>Interstate travel is still banned, except for those that have been trapped in dormitories and in their home towns since the beginning of the MCO.<\/li>\n<li>Religious gatherings are still not allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, some states are not fully complying with the conditional MCO.<\/div><\/div>\n<p><div class=\"block block--info\"><div><strong>Extension of Conditional MCO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On May 10, the government announced that the CMCO will be extended until June 9. All existing rules of the CMCO will continue to be enforced until then. During this period:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interstate travel is not allowed, except for certain situations (medical, emergencies or married couples who are living apart because of work).<\/li>\n<li>Returning to hometowns across state borders for Hari Raya is not allowed.<\/li>\n<li>Those in the same state can gather during festivals, but gathering must not exceed 20 people.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"block block--summary\"><div><strong>Recovery MCO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The prime minister announced that Malaysia will enter a Recovery MCO (RMCO) phase from June 10 to August 31. Under the RMCO, many restrictions of the MCO will be relaxed.<\/p>\n<p>Allowed<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel within states, unless the area is under an enhanced movement control order<\/li>\n<li>Hair cuts at barbers and salons<\/li>\n<li>Morning markets, night markets, food courts, food trucks and hawkers stalls<\/li>\n<li>Museum visits, self-service launderettes, fishing at ponds, film shoots<\/li>\n<li>Meetings and workshops, if they are following health and safety protocols<\/li>\n<li>Non-contact sports like bowling, badminton and archery<\/li>\n<li>Gymnasiums and indoor venues including snooker centres<\/li>\n<li>Domestic tourism activities<\/li>\n<li>Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations will be allowed, subject to SOPs<\/li>\n<li>For religious activities in mosques and other houses of worship, restrictions will be relaxed to allow people to attend these services \u2013 the government will announce further guidelines soon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not allowed<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pubs, nightclubs, amusement parks, reflexology centers, karaoke centers, theme parks<\/li>\n<li>Mass religious gatherings or other activities that involve crowds<\/li>\n<li>Contact sports<\/li>\n<li>Sporting events that involve crowds<\/li>\n<li>Foreign travel<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-businesses-and-premises-are-still-operating\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"businessesopen\"><\/a>What businesses and premises are still operating?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The government announced on 10 April that some industries would be allowed to open during the MCO. The Ministry of International Trade and Industry later produced a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmo.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/APPROVAL_TO_OPERATE_ADDITIONAL_SECTORS_TO_BOLSTER_10_APRIL_2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">list of industries<\/a> involved in this loosening of the MCO guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>These industries are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aeronautical Industry<\/li>\n<li>Automotive Industry \u2013 limited to export of fully pre-installed units &#8211; CBUs, equipment and components, as well as after-sales services for example maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Machinery and Equipment Industry<\/li>\n<li>Construction projects, including the Cement Industry; Iron and Steel:\n<ul>\n<li>Projects where Contractors G1 \u2013 G2 are the main contractors<\/li>\n<li>Certified projects achieve 90% physical progress<\/li>\n<li>Tunnel work<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance works<\/li>\n<li>Slope work<\/li>\n<li>Emergency work included in the contractual agreement<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance, cleaning and drying of stagnant water, spraying insecticides on site to prevent breeding of Aedes mosquitoes and other pests<\/li>\n<li>Other works that can be dangerous if not completed<\/li>\n<li>Building project with 70 IBS score and above<\/li>\n<li>Construction projects with facilities \/ facilities for employees such as Centralized Workers&#8217; Quarters or worker camps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Science, professional and technical services including research and development (R&amp;D), limited to:\n<ul>\n<li>legal services;<\/li>\n<li>COVID19 related R&amp;D activities;<\/li>\n<li>Lab testings for sectors that are allowed to operate only; and<\/li>\n<li>Oil &amp; Gas related services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Social health services include registered traditional medicine (limited to registered Traditional and Complementary Medicine or TCM practitioners)<\/li>\n<li>Hardware store, Electrical &amp; Electronics store and Optometry only in wholesale and retail<\/li>\n<li>Laundry service (full service and non- self service)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>In May, the government released a list of businesses and premises that are not allowed to operate that can be accessed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mkn.gov.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/SOP-PKPB-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product \"><div class=\"product__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/sites\/default\/files\/Citi%20Cashback%20Mastercard.png\" alt=\"Citi Cash Back Card\"><\/div><div class=\"product__description\"><h4><a data-position=\"mid_1_text_cc_product\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/credit-card\/citibank\/cash-back-card?src=internal_article_coronavirus-impact-malaysia\" target=\"_blank\">Citi Cash Back Card<\/a><\/h4><p>Earn up to 10% cashback on groceries, petrol and Grab rides<\/p><em>Unlimited 0.2% cash back on other retail spend<\/em><\/div><div class=\"product__cta\"><a data-position=\"mid_1_text_cc_product\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/credit-card\/citibank\/cash-back-card?src=internal_article_coronavirus-impact-malaysia \" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-apply\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"block block--warning\"><div><strong>Pos Malaysia disruption<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pos Malaysia is suspending <\/strong>its <strong>international mail and parcel services<\/strong> to all destination countries except China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the United Kingdom. This is effective March 30, 2020 until further notice.<\/p>\n<p>Read Pos Malaysia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/outletoperations.pos.com.my\/Notice-TemporarySuspension.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">announcement<\/a> for more information.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats-happening-to-the-stock-market\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"stockmarket\"><\/a>What\u2019s happening to the stock market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Bursa has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theedgemarkets.com\/article\/klci-sinks-below-1300-mark-its-lowest-decade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">sunk to its lowest<\/a> in a decade, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketwatch.com\/investing\/index\/fbmklci?countrycode=my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">falling 20.52%<\/a> since the start of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Airlines were among some of the most battered stocks this year. AirAsia Group Bhd\u2019s stock plummeted 63% since the start of January, while Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd fell 39% in the same period.<\/p>\n<p>Other blue chips were not spared. Public Bank, a stock that has been long-perceived to be relatively stable, fell 29% year to date. Even consumer stocks like Nestle fell 7%, while Carlsberg fell 34%.<\/p>\n<p>The few gainers during the global virus outbreak include healthcare stocks, especially glove manufacturers. Since the start of the year, Top Glove Corp Bhd has rose 31%, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd soared 16% and Hartalega rose 22%.<\/p>\n<p><em>These numbers are accurate as of March 27, 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-does-COVID-19-affect-workers\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"workers\"><\/a>How does COVID-19 affect workers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>News of tighter border controls <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/mad-rush-for-malaysian-workers-to-go-home-in-johor-baru-and-return-to-spore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">led many<\/a> Malaysians working in Singapore to head home to Johor Bahru so that they could collect their belongings and return to work in Singapore. Some workers have had to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freemalaysiatoday.com\/category\/nation\/2020\/03\/19\/homeless-in-singapore-some-malaysians-spend-the-night-outdoors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">spend the night<\/a> in MRT stations, although the Singaporean government and some employers are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2020\/03\/18\/10000-m039sian-workers-affected-by-lockdown-find-accommodation-spore-govt-to-help-the-rest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">looking for ways<\/a> to provide accommodation to Malaysian workers. The Johor state government hopes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2020\/03\/18\/johor-govt-hopes-to-reopen-border-with-s039pore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">reopen borders<\/a> with the island state.<\/p>\n<p>Back in Malaysia, with the restricted movement order in place, many employees are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malaymail.com\/news\/malaysia\/2020\/03\/17\/covid-19-psd-orders-civil-servants-to-work-from-home\/1847489\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">working from home<\/a>. Employees who can\u2019t perform their jobs remotely \u2013 or working in sectors badly affected by the virus outbreak \u2013 have been asked (or forced) to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2020\/03\/17\/workers-cry-foul-as-some-companies-impose-unpaid-leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">take unpaid leave<\/a>. However, the Humans Resources Ministry has announced that workers are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malaymail.com\/news\/malaysia\/2020\/03\/19\/minister-employers-must-pay-salaries-during-movement-control-order-period\/1848020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">entitled to their salaries<\/a> throughout the restriction movement order.The prime minister also announced a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2020\/03\/16\/pm-workers-forced-to-take-unpaid-leave-to-receive-cash-assistance-of-rm600-a-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">RM600 monthly cash assistance<\/a> (up to six months) to help workers who are forced to take unpaid leave.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which-banks-are-offering-loan-repayments-moratorium\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"loan\"><\/a>Which banks are offering loan repayments moratorium?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has put a six-month moratorium on the repayment of personal loans and financing. This means that <strong>all banks<\/strong> will offer an automatic postponement of loan payments of six months.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"block\"><div>Here\u2019s what you have to know about this initiative:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>. Only applies to ringgit-denominated loans that are not in default exceeding 90 days as at April 1. Does not apply to credit card debt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic<\/strong>. You do not have to apply for this, as it is automatic. If you do not want to defer your loan payment, contact your bank.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Period<\/strong>. Until September 30, 2020.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest payments<\/strong>. No late payment interest or charges, but your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/bnm-moratorium-loan-repayment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">interest charges will accrue<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credit score<\/strong>. This will not be classified under CCRIS as a loan deferment. <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that your <strong>interest will still accrue<\/strong> during the moratorium period. In addition, interest charges for some loans may be compounded.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block block--warning\"><div>On April 30, BNM released another statement to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/hire-purchase-loan-moratorium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">clarify the moratorium<\/a> specifically for hire purchase loan and fixed-rate Islamic financing. In this new statement, it says borrowers will be required to go through some steps, based on the bank\u2019s instructions, to complete the process of opting into the moratorium. It also says that banks will be required to inform the borrowers of any changes to the payment schedule and payment amounts. <\/div><\/div>\n<p>But compounding interest\/profit does not apply to Islamic financing facilities, as per Shariah law. Many banks have also stepped forward to say that the interest on their loans during the moratorium will not compound:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1388\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1388\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Bank<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Interest\/profit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Affin Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Non-compounding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alliance Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Non-compounding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AmBank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Non-compounding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CIMB Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Non-compounding for ASB financing, home financing, auto financing and personal financing and loans\/financings and industrial hire purchase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Citi Malaysia<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Non-compounding for mortgage and personal loans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hong Leong Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Non-compounding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HSBC<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Non-compounding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Maybank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Non-compounding for individuals, SMEs and non-retail and corporate customer loan facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Public Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Non-compounding for individual and business customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">OCBC Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Non-compounding for mortgages and SME loans\/financing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">UOB Malaysia<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Non-compounding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RHB Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Non-compounding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Standard Chartered<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Non-compounding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-1388 from cache -->\n<p>Prior to BNM\u2019s announcement, banks have also declared other types of assistance for affected customers:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1384\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1384\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Bank<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Date announced<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Assistance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Affin Bank and Affin Islamic Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">March 19<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Retail: restructuring and rescheduling of financing facilities<br \/>\n\u25cf SME: special relief fund<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Agrobank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">March 19<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">SME: restructuring and rescheduling of financing facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alliance Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">February 13<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Loan restructuring and rescheduling for up to six months<br \/>\n\u25cf Waiver of late charges for loans or financing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AmBank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">March 23<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">SME: Special Relief Facility (financing of up to RM1 million)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bank Islam<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">February 11<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Retail\/SME: monthly instalment payments of financing of up to six months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CIMB Bank and CIMB Islamic Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">March 18<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Retail: restructuring and rescheduling financing programmes<br \/>\n\u25cf SME: Special Relief Facility (financing of up to RM1 million)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hong Leong Bank and Hong Leong Islamic Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">March 19<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Retail\/SME: restructuring and rescheduling loans\/financing will be considered<br \/>\n\u25cf SME: Special Relief Facility (financing of up to RM1 million)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HSBC<br \/>\n<br \/>\nBank and HSBC Amanah<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">March 18<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">SME: extension of trade loans\/financing payment period for 30 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Maybank and Maybank Islamic<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">February 11<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Retail\/SME: restructuring and rescheduling of financing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">MBSB Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">March 19<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Retail: restructuring and rescheduling of financing<br \/>\n\u25cf SME: can apply for financing restructuring and rescheduling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Public Bank and Public Islamic Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">March 19<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Retail\/SME: can apply for financing restructuring and rescheduling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">OCBC Bank and OCBC Al Amin Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">February 13<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Retail\/SME: provide relevant assistance to affected parties on a case-to-case basis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RHB Bank and RHB Islamic Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">March 18<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Retail\/SME: restructuring and rescheduling of financing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">SME Bank<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">March 16<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf SME: can apply for temporary relief<br \/>\n\u25cf SME: Special Relief Facility (financing of up to RM1 million)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Standard Chartered and Standard Chartered Saadiq<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">February 13<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">SME: can apply for interest-only payment option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-1384 from cache -->\n<p>To apply for a moratorium, restructuring or rescheduling of your loans, contact your bank by phone or visit their respective websites.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product \"><div class=\"product__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/uploads\/my\/logos\/alliance-bank-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Alliance Bank CashFirst Personal Loan\"><\/div><div 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class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All insurance companies and takaful operators under the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) and Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) have confirmed that they will provide hospitalisation and treatment coverage for COVID-19 \u2013 but your policy may differ in terms of specific benefits, terms and conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the list of LIAM insurance and takaful operators providing COVID-19 coverage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AIA Bhd<\/li>\n<li>Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad<\/li>\n<li>AmMetLife Insurance Berhad<\/li>\n<li>AXA AFFIN Life Insurance Berhad<\/li>\n<li>Etiqa Life Insurance Berhad<\/li>\n<li>Gibraltar BSN Life Berhad<\/li>\n<li>Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad<\/li>\n<li>Hannover Rueck SE, Malaysian Branch<\/li>\n<li>Hong Leong Assurance Berhad<\/li>\n<li>Malaysian Life Reinsurance Group Berhad<\/li>\n<li>Manulife Insurance Berhad<\/li>\n<li>MCIS Insurance Berhad<\/li>\n<li>Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad<\/li>\n<li>Sun Life Malaysia Assurance Berhad<\/li>\n<li>Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd.<\/li>\n<li>Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These insurance\/takaful providers are also offering additional coverage for COVID-19, at no extra cost:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1386\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1386\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Provider<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Eligibility<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Benefits<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Valid until<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td rowspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\">AIA<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New and existing individual Life, Family Takaful and Flex PA customers<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Hospitalisation benefit of RM200 per day up to 30 days<br \/>\n\u25cf Death benefit of RM10,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">June 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Doctor, nurse or hospital staff<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf RM1,000 inconvenience allowance if diagnosed with COVID-19 when carrying out duties<br \/>\n\u25cf RM10,000 death benefit<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">June 30, or when RM2 mill fund is fully disbursed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Allianz<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Policyholders and immediate family members<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Hospitalisation benefit of RM200 per day<br \/>\n\u25cf Death benefit of RM20,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">April 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td rowspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\">AmMetLife<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Individual and group policyholders<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Death benefit of RM6,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">April 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">MOH-registered frontline medical worker, regardless of AmMetLife coverage status<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Death benefit of RM6,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">April 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AXA Affin Life Insurance<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">All medical policies with hospitalisation Benefit rider<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Cash payment equivalent to 14 days of hospitalisation benefit upon diagnosis<br \/>\n\u25cf One-time cash of RM3,000 to the immediate family of policyholder upon diagnosis<br \/>\n\u25cf A lump-sum of RM10,000 if the policyholder is isolated for COVID-19 while travelling to the Hubei, Zhejiang and Jiangsu province of China<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">June 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Etiqa<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Existing policyholders<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf RM5,000 payout upon diagnosis<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">June 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Great Eastern<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Life assured policyholders and their immediate family members (spouse and children up to age 18)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Death benefit of RM20,000<br \/>\n\u25cf Hospitalisation benefit of RM200 per day up to 60 days<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">December 31, or until exhaustion of RM1 mill financial assistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hong Leong Assurance<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New and existing customers with medical coverage<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Hospitalisation benefit of RM200 per day up to 30 days<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">June 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Manulife<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Existing policyholder<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Hospitalisation benefit of RM200 per day up to 30 days<br \/>\n\u25cf Death benefit of RM10,000 (additional RM5,000 if policyholder is a frontline medical staff)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">June 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">MCIS Insurance<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Existing individual policyholders<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf RM5,000 payout upon diagnosis<br \/>\n\u25cf Death benefit of RM10,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">April 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td rowspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">Prudential<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Existing customer<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Hospitalisation cash relief of RM1,000<br \/>\n\u25cf Death benefit of RM10,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">December 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Existing customer who registers in Pulse<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Hospitalisation cash relief of RM2,000<br \/>\n\u25cf Death benefit of RM20,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">December 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Pulse user (non-customer) who registers in Pulse<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Hospitalisation cash relief of RM1,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">December 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sun Life Malaysia<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Policyholders of eligible individual hospital and surgical products<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Hospitalisation benefit of RM100 per day<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">June 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Tokio Marine<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Existing individual life policyholders and their immediate family members (spouse and children up to age 21)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u25cf Death benefit of RM10,000 (additional RM10,000 if policy holder is a frontline medical staff)<br \/>\n\u25cf Hospitalisation benefit of RM200 per day up to 30 days<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">June 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-1386 from cache -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats-in-the-COVID-19-economic-stimulus-package-for-households\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"stimulushouseholds\"><\/a>What\u2019s in the COVID-19 economic stimulus package for households?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"block\"><div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>March 27<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The prime minister announced PRIHATIN Rakyat, an RM250 billion economic package to help cushion COVID-19\u2019s economic impact. Here\u2019s how it will affect you:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insurance and takaful<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An RM8 million fund will be set up by insurance and takaful providers to cover the screening costs at private hospitals or laboratories for policyholders, worth up to RM300<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Doctors, nurses and other medical staff<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase of monthly allowance from RM400 to RM600 starting April 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Police, army, customs, RELA and other involved in carrying out MCO<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RM200 monthly allowance starting April 1 until the end of the COVID-19 pandemic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cash handouts for households<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RM1,600 for households earning RM4,000 a month and below<\/li>\n<li>RM1,000 for households earning between RM4,001 and RM8,000 a month<\/li>\n<li>RM800 for singles aged 21 and above who earn RM2,000 a month and below<\/li>\n<li>RM500 for singles aged 21 and above who earn between RM2,001 and RM4,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Higher education students (including matriculation, community college, polytechnic, public universities and private universities)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RM200 one-off payment<\/li>\n<li>PTPK loans: deferment of six months, from April 1 to September 30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>B40:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Those under MySalam can claim RM50 per day for 14 days if receiving hospital treatment for COVID-19 or those under quarantine<\/li>\n<li>Six-month rent exemption for PPR residents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Private Retirement Scheme (PRS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Withdrawal of up to RM1,500 from Account B without incurring penalties from April to December 2020<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Government buildings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Six-month rent exemption for government-owned buildings, including school canteens, day-care centres, and convenience stores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Electricity bill discount: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For residents using up to 600 kWH, applicable for six months from April<\/li>\n<li>50% discount for electricity usage below 200 kWH<\/li>\n<li>25% discount for electricity usage between 201 kWH and 300 kWH<\/li>\n<li>15% discount for electricity usage between 301 kWH and 600 kWH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Telecommunication<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free internet for all telecommunication service customers from April 1 until the end of MCO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Civil servants<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RM500 one-off payment to civil servants grade 56 and below (include those on contract) in April<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Government retirees<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RM500 one-off payment in April<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>E-hailing drivers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RM500 one-off payment in April<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"block block--info\"><div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>June 5<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister announced PENJANA (Pelan Jana Semula Ekonomi Negara), an RM35 billion package to empower people, propel businesses and stimulate the economy. Here\u2019s how it will affect you:<\/p>\n<p><strong>E-wallets<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The government will credit RM50 into users\u2019 e-wallets, which will be matched by another RM50 worth of vouchers, cashback and discounts by e-wallet operators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction of the MY30 programme, in which commuters can pay RM30 a month for an unlimited public transportation travel pass under Prasarana in the Klang Valley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Welfare aid<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>300,000 single mothers and OKU individuals who are eligible will receive a one-off aid of RM300 before Hari Raya Aidiladha.<\/li>\n<li>Double allocation to PEKA B40 Programme, to provide health screening, medical device assitance, cancer treatment incentives and health transportation subsidies for the B40 group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Childcare<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>E-vouchers of RM800 per household for online nanny services will be provided, to be utilised from now until August 31, 2020.<\/li>\n<li>Increase in income tax relief for parents on childcare services expenses to RM 3,000 for Year of Assessment 2020 and 2021.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Internet<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The government will cooperate with telcos to provide 1GB of free internet connectivity from 8am to 6pm to access education-related websites and video conferencing applications, until the end of the year.<\/li>\n<li>Free access to government websites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Unemployment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Those who have lost their jobs and want to increase their skills can claim up to RM4,000 in training allowance, even if they do not contribute to the Employment Insurance System.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tourism<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full exemption of tourism tax from July 1, 2020 until June 30, 2021. Income tax exemptions of up to RM1,000 for local travel expenses will also be extended until the end of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reintroduction of the Home Ownership Campaign &#8211; stamp duty exemption on the transfer of property and loan agreement for home purchases between RM300,000 and RM2.5mil (June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021).<\/li>\n<li>Real property gains tax (RPGT) exemption for Malaysians for disposal of up to three properties from June 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Work from home incentives<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individual income tax exemption of up to RM5,000 to employees who receive a handphone, notebook or tablet from their employer (effective July 1, 2020).<\/li>\n<li>Special individual income tax relief of up to RM2,500 on handphone, notebook and tablet purchases (effective June 1, 2020).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats-in-the-COVID-19-economic-stimulus-package-for-SMEs\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"stimulusSMEs\"><\/a>What\u2019s in the COVID-19 economic stimulus package for SMEs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"block block--summary\"><div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>February 27: Economic Stimulus Package 2020 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Easing cashflow (effective April until September)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allow deferment of monthly income tax instalment payments for businesses in the tourism sector.<\/li>\n<li>Allow affected companies to revise their profit estimates for 2020 with respect to monthly income tax instalment payments without penalty.<\/li>\n<li>Provide 15% discount in monthly electricity bills to hotels, travel agencies, airlines, shopping malls, conventions and exhibitions centres.<\/li>\n<li>Exempt Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) levies for hotels and travel related companies.<\/li>\n<li>Exempt the 6% service tax for hotels (March to August).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Financing facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide a Special Relief Facility (SRF) worth RM2 billion in the form of working capital for SMEs at 3.75% interest rate.<\/li>\n<li>Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) will allocate RM200 million in microcredit facility offering an interest rate of 4% to affected businesses.<\/li>\n<li>All banks must provide financial relief in the form of payment moratorium.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"block block--info\"><div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>March 27: PRIHATIN Economic Stimulus Package<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Financing facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase the size of the SRF by to RM5 billion, and reduce the interest rate to 3.5%.<\/li>\n<li>Increase the size of the All Economic Sector Facility fund RM6.8 billion.<\/li>\n<li>Provide additional RM500 million under the Micro Credit Scheme (total of RM700 million) for soft loans at 2% interest rate without collateral; loan eligibility requirements relaxed to six months of operation; maximum financing amount increased to RM75,000.<\/li>\n<li>BizMula-i and BizWanita-i schemes for financing up to RM300,000 under the Credit Guarantee Malaysia Berhad (CGC), for SMEs with business records of less than four years.<\/li>\n<li>Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP) to provide RM5 billion worth of guarantees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Assisting cashflow for employers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employer Advisory Services programme under EPF: options for deferring payments, restructuring and rescheduling of employers\u2019 contributions.<\/li>\n<li>Exempt payment for HRDF for six months.<\/li>\n<li>Postponement of income tax instalment payments to all SMEs for three months beginning April 1.<\/li>\n<li>Banking institutions to offer a 6-month moratorium.<\/li>\n<li>Wage Subsidy Programme: wage subsidy of RM600 to employers for three months to retain their employees earning RM4,000 and below. <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"block block--summary\"><div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>April 6: PRIHATIN Package for SMEs (Additional Measures)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wage Subsidy Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expanded to RM13.8 billion, up from RM5.9 billion from March 27 announcement.<\/li>\n<li>Covers companies who are registered with Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) prior to January 1 and PERKESO. Companies who opt in this scheme must retain employees for at least six months. The scheme covers Malaysian employees earning RM4,000 and below:\n<ul>\n<li>Companies with more than 200 employees &#8211; RM600 per employee<\/li>\n<li>Companies with 76 to 200 employees &#8211; RM800 per employee<\/li>\n<li>Companies with 1 to 75 employees &#8211; RM1,200 per employee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Grants and financing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creation of a RM2.1bil PRIHATIN Special Grant: provide a special grant of RM3,000 to each micro SME. SMEs must register with the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) to enjoy this facility.<\/li>\n<li>Abolish the 2% interest rate for the RM500mil Micro Credit Scheme under Bank Simpanan Nasional. The micro loan scheme for micro businesses is also extended to Tekun Nasional at a maximum of RM10,000 per company at 0% interest. Applicants can only choose one of these schemes.<\/li>\n<li>Licensed money-lending organisations encouraged to provide six-month moratorium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Others<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage negotiations between employers and employees on employment terms, which include wage cuts and unpaid leave, during the MCO.<\/li>\n<li>For companies with financial year ending between September 30 and December 2019, a three-month-extension to submit financial statements from the final day of MCO.<\/li>\n<li>Tax deductions for owners of private premises if they reduce rental to SME tenants by at least 30% during the MCO and three months after it ends.<\/li>\n<li>Automatic moratorium of 30 days to allow companies to submit statutory declatrations to SSM.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"block block--info\"><div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>June 5: PENJANA, RM35 billion package<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Extension of the wage subsidy programme<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extension of three more months<\/li>\n<li>Set at RM600 per worker, up to 200 workers in a company<\/li>\n<li>For workers in sectors that were not allowed to operate during the CMCO, and were asked to go on unpaid leave, employers can request a wage subsidy, on the condition that the worker receives the subsidy directly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hiring incentives<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RM800 a month for hiring an unemployed worker under the age of 40, per hire<\/li>\n<li>RM1,000 a month for hiring an unemployed worker who is 40 and above or have special needs, per hire<\/li>\n<li>These incentives will last for 6 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Upskilling<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RM600 incentive a month to employers who provide apprenticeships to fresh graduates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Gig economy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The government will allocate RM50 million in matching grants for gig economy platforms who contribute for their gig workers towards PERKESO\u2019s employment injury scheme of up to RM162 and EPF\u2019s i-Saraan contribution of up to RM250 yearly<\/li>\n<li>Allocation of RM25 million to MDEC&#8217;s Global Online Workforce (GLOW), aimed at educating Malaysians to generate online income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>E-commerce and <\/strong><strong>digitisation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The government will collaborate with e-commerce platforms to co-fund e-vouchers to encourage spending on products from local retailers<\/li>\n<li>Provide grants and loans to eligible enterprises for adoption or subscription of digitalisation services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Financing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PENJANA SME financing: The banking sector will offer an additional RM2 billion in funding to assist SMEs impacted by COVID-19 at a concession rate of 3.5%.<\/li>\n<li>PENJANA microfinancing: aggregated approved financing of up to RM50,000 per enterprise at a subsidised interest rate of 3.5%.<\/li>\n<li>PENJANA tourism financing: RM1 billion financing facility for transformation initiatives by SMEs in the tourism sector.<\/li>\n<li>Bumiputera RM500 million financial assistance for Bumiputera-owned, shariah compliant businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tax exemptions, deductions and rebates<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tax deduction for employers who implement Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs) or enhance existing FWAs (effective July 1, 2020)<\/li>\n<li>Tax exemption of 100% for locally assembled cars and 50% for imported cars from June 15 to December 31<\/li>\n<li>Tax relief for businesses for expenses related to COVID-19 testing and purchasing of PPE and thermal scanners<\/li>\n<li>For SMEs that are formed and operating between July 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021, there will be an income tax rebate of up to RM20,000 for each year for the first three years of assessment<\/li>\n<li>Stamp duty exemptions for SMEs mergers or acquisitions of transactions from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One-off grant of RM5,000 to childcare centres to comply with government SOPs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-other-types-of-financial-aid-are-available-for-Malaysians-affected-by-the-outbreak\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"financialaid\"><\/a>What other types of financial aid are available for Malaysians affected by the outbreak?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The government has announced these measures to help Malaysians affected by the outbreak:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1385\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1385\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Aid<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Eligibility<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Period<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Income tax deadline extended by two months<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">All tax paying Malaysians<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Until June 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Electricity bill discount of 2%<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Domestic users, as well as those in commercial, industrial and agriculture sectors<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">April 30 \u2013 September 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PTPTN loan repayment deferment<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">PTPTN loan holders<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Until September 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">EPF withdrawal of up to RM500 from Account 2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">EPF members under 55<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Until March 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RM600 a month<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Workers forced to take unpaid leave from March 1 or contributors to the employee insurance scheme (EIS) earning below RM4,000 a month<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Up to six months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RM100 a day under Bantuan Khas COVID-19<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">- Working Malaysians who lost their source of income or were not paid during the Observation and Surveillance Order<br \/>\n- Working Malaysians who lost their source of income or were not paid while receiving hospital treatment for COVID-19<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Ongoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RM500 zakat from Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Each asnaf person (those eligible to receive zakat) will receive RM500 in early April <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RM200 to RM500 from Lembaga Zakat Selangor<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Muslim applicants; Malaysian citizens or PR holders who have been staying in Selangor for at least three months; household income of below RM4,360; whose income was affected or lost due to the outbreak<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">April 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-1385 from cache -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-apply-for-Bantuan-Khas-COVID-19\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"bantuankhas\"><\/a>How to apply for Bantuan Khas COVID-19<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eligible Malaysians can seek <strong>financial assistance of RM100 a day<\/strong> through the COVID-19 fund under the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA). Here\u2019s how you apply for it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Working Malaysians who lost their source of income or were not paid during the Observation and Surveillance Order<\/li>\n<li>Working Malaysians who lost their source of income or were not paid while receiving hospital treatment for COVID-19<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>How to apply\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Download and fill in these application forms from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nadma.gov.my\/info\/bantuan-khas-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">NADMA<\/a>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Borang Permohonan Bantuan Khas Covid19<\/em> (Attachment A)<\/li>\n<li><em>Borang Akuan Kehilangan Pendapatan<\/em> (Attachment B)<\/li>\n<li><em>Surat Perwakilan Kuasa Kepada Waris<\/em> (Attachment C) *if you do not have a bank account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Attach these documents in your application:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>IC (certified copy)<\/li>\n<li>Ministry of Health documents (certified copies) \u2013 a copy of <em>Borang Perintah Pengawasan Dan Pemerhatian Bagi Kontak Covid-19<\/em> if you are under quarantine; or a medical certificate provided by your hospital if you are undergoing treatment for COVID-19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Mail your completed application to:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Ketua Pengarah<\/strong><br \/>\nAgensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA)<br \/>\nJabatan Perdana Menteri<br \/>\nAras 7, Blok D5, Kompleks D<br \/>\nPusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan<br \/>\n<strong>62502 PUTRAJAYA<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(u.p. : Sekretariat KWABBN)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have been approved, the financial assistance will be electronically transferred to you 30 days from the date of your application.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-can-you-manage-your-budget-during-this-time\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"budget\"><\/a>How can you manage your budget during this time?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The next few weeks will be rough sailing for many Malaysians. On the personal finance side, now\u2019s the time to review your contingency plan and look at your budget.<\/p>\n<p>If you have been <strong>forced to go on unpaid leave<\/strong>, consider if (and how) you can afford to ride out the next two weeks or more. If you don\u2019t have any emergency savings, try to cut out non-essential expenses \u2013 this will help stretch your budget for longer, until you can get back to work.<\/p>\n<p>Reach out to your bank if you\u2019re having trouble with <strong>loan repayments<\/strong>. Many banks have declared a temporary loan deferment for affected customers. Depending on your bank, you may be able to restructure or reschedule your loan. You can also consider applying for government financial aid or withdrawing from your EPF (but you should only do so if it\u2019s an emergency \u2013 otherwise, you\u2019d be taking out from your retirement savings).<\/p>\n<p>If you already have a financial safety net in place, that\u2019s great. Continue monitoring your budget and take steps to reduce your spending if needed. We\u2019re not sure yet what the full effects of the coronavirus will be on our economy, so keeping your emergency fund in place could help cushion you if things get bad.<\/p>\n<p>And if you can do so, consider giving financial help to those who need them. Organisations like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercy.org.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">Mercy Malaysia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldvision.com.my\/OurWork\/Pages\/novel-coronavirus-appeal.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">World Vision Malaysia<\/a> have set up specific funds in response to the pandemic, while platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitajaga.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\">#Kitajagakita<\/a> offers resources for those who want to volunteer or offer financial help.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, stay home and stay safe.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>This article was first published on February 14, 2020 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a rundown on everything COVID-19 that\u2019s happening. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":42768,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[271,1,256,218],"tags":[533,535,514,534,532],"class_list":["post-42270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-economy","category-investment","category-lifestyle","category-money-management","tag-bantuan-rakyat-prihatin","tag-coronavirus","tag-covid-19","tag-financial-aid","tag-mco"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Does COVID-19 Mean For Malaysians? 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