JOHOR BARU: Flood-affected entrepreneurs in Johor can reach out to 12 agencies to seek assistance and initiatives to ease their burden.
State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said his office has mobilised a special assistance mission for affected entrepreneurs through Perbadanan Usahawan Johor Sdn Bhd.
Mohd Hairi, who is also Johor Entrepreneur Development Council chairman, said the aid and initiatives include financing assistance, moratorium facility and replacement of business equipment damaged by the flood.
"The assistance provided to flood-affected entrepreneurs under the council includes support from Bank Negara Malaysia, Bank Rakyat, Johor Agriculture Department, Mara, Bank Muamalat, the Companies Commission of Malaysia and SME Bank.
"Other agencies involved are Tekun Nasional, Perbadanan Nasional Bhd, the Cooperative Commission of Malaysia Johor, Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd and the Johor branch of Kraftangan Malaysia," he said in a statement on Monday (March 24).
Mohd Hairi emphasised that the state government has never neglected or overlooked traders and entrepreneurs affected by disasters. Instead, it strives to assist and ensure the well-being of all Bangsa Johor.
Earlier, Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced RM500 in aid for every affected trader in the Johor Baru City Council and Kota Tinggi District Council areas, benefitting 441 traders.
The state government, through nine local authorities, has also granted exemptions such as waiving fees except for rental for Aidilfitri bazaar traders and waiving all local council charges for Ramadan bazaar traders, benefitting 9,839 traders in 180 locations. - Bernama
