Extra RM1.1bil to fight Covid-19


KLANG: In a bid to curb the surge in Covid-19 infections in the Klang Valley, the Prime Minister says he has in principle agreed to the Health Ministry’s application for a RM1.1bil allocation to enhance the capabilities of healthcare frontliners in fighting the coronavirus.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the application was made by the ministry’s secretary-general on behalf of the Greater Klang Valley Special Task Force led by Health deputy director-general Datuk Dr Chong Chee Kheong, and the Finance Ministry had been asked to speed up the approval.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

There shouldn’t be a gag order, says Azalina on Najib’s royal addendum
Distribution of RM13bil Sara, STR aid begins tomorrow, highest in history
Retiree loses more than RM145,000 to job scam
Court allows objection to GISB CEO's habeas corpus application
Pahang sees slight increase in flood evacuees this morning
Huge waves, high tides: More people evacuated in Terengganu
I still haven't found what they're looking for: Dr M teases search for 'billions'
Floods: Over 2,400 victims evacuated to 30 relief centres in Johor
PM Anwar to make working visit to UK
New bill to enforce community service for serial litterbugs to be tabled in March, says Nga

Others Also Read