S'wak announces second stimulus package worth RM1.1bil


KUCHING: The Sarawak government has announced a second economic aid package valued at RM1.1bil to ease the burden of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), micro enterprises, hawkers and petty traders amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was over and above the RM1.15bil package announced on March 23, which was targeted at frontliners, households and the business community.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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