Extension of aid a boon


By JOY LEE

SME Association of Malaysia president Datuk Michael Kang (pic) said these additional measures will enable more companies to retain their employees amid fears of further layoffs in the sector, particularly those that have been hard-hit by the movement restrictions.

PETALING JAYA: Small businesses can better cope with the fallout of the weak economy, now that the wage subsidy programme and the Special Prihatin Grant have been extended.

SME Association of Malaysia president Datuk Michael Kang (pic) said these additional measures will enable more companies to retain their employees amid fears of further layoffs in the sector, particularly those that have been hard-hit by the movement restrictions.

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