Much needed
lifeline: Under I-Citra, EPF members can make withdrawals of up to RM5,000 for five months subject to
a member’s total
EPF savings. AZMAN GHANI/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: The RM150bil Pemulih aid package under Phase One of the National Recovery Plan could not have come at a better time for many Malaysians.
Network engineer Aznan Nagore, 42, said the aid was what was needed by the people.
“I am thankful that the government has this initiative, especially to help the M40 and B40 groups in the country.”
Aznan said allocating RM15mil to non-governmental groups for social issues such as mental health and homelessness was also a great help as there were many such bodies which were now in need of assistance.
Hard times: Shafiz with his wife Norfazlin Mohd Nordin preparing buka puasa dishes at their house in Taman Sri Nibong. ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: Food caterers are facing gloomy days ahead as many have yet to receive any booking for Hari Raya.
Shafiz Rahim Raja said although it was less than two weeks before the festive period, he had yet to receive a single order for Hari Raya open house or family gatherings.
The 37-year-old, who has been in the food catering business since 2018, said he used to receive orders for up to 500 people for an open house before the pandemic hit.