Law Updates
18 Jan 2021
Speech by PM: Malaysian Economic & Rakyat Protection Assistance Package (PERMAI)
The Prime Minister has on 18.01.2021 announced Malaysian Economic and Rakyat Protection Assistance Package (PERMAI) worth RM15 billion with a total of twenty-two (22) initiatives to be implemented in this package which aims at combating the Covid-19 outbreak, safeguarding the welfare of the people and supporting the business continuity following the implementation of the Second Movement Control Order (MCO 2.0). This document is derived from https://www.pmo.gov.my/2021/01/special-announcement-on-the-perlindungan-ekonomi-rakyat-malaysia-permai-assistance-package/.
12 Jan 2021
FAQ Concerning Movement Control Order by Ministry of International Trade and Industry
This document is derived from https://www.miti.gov.my/.
11 Jan 2021
PM Decision: Implementation of Movement Control Order (MCO) in Six States, Conditional Movement Control Order (MCO) in another Six States & Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) in other Two States
The Prime Minister has on 11th January 2021 announced that Movement Control Order (MCO) will be reintroduced in six states, namely, Pulau Pinang, Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya dan Labuan), Melaka, Johor dan Sabah commencing from 13th January 2021 till 26th January 2021. During this period, Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) will be imposed in another six states, namely, Pahang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan. The states of Perlis and Sarawak will be under Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO). This information is derived from https://www.pmo.gov.my/2021/01/perutusan-khas-pelaksanaan-perintah-kawalan-pergerakan-11-januari-2021/.
6 Apr 2020
Speech by PM: Prihatin Package for SMEs (Additional Measures)
The Prime Minister has announced an additional allocation of RM10 billion in the Prihatin Package for SMEs (Additional Measures) in order to relieve the financial burden of the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) who faced with cash flow problems following the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO). He added that this package would guarantee two-thirds of the country’s workforce remain employed. Such information is derived from https://www.pmo.gov.my/2020/03/movement-control-order-faq-info/.
3 Apr 2020
FAQ Concerning Movement Control Order by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (updated version)
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia has provided an updated version of Frequently Asked Questions on tax matters concerning Movement Control Order. Such a document is derived from http://www.hasil.gov.my/.
29 Mar 2020
Media Statement by Ministry of Finance: Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN)
The Government of Malaysia has provided Bantuan Prihatin Nasional, which is a financial aid worth RM 10 billion. This document will explain the details on Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) and whether a person is eligible to apply for it. This document is derived from https://www.treasury.gov.my/.
27 Mar 2020
Speech by PM: People-Centric Economic Stimulus Package (Prihatin)
The Prime Minister has announced that an economic stimulus package worth RM250 billion was set up so as to ease the financial burden of the Malaysian citizens affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. In this package, RM128 billion will be used to protect the welfare of the people. RM100 billion is allocated to support businesses including small and medium enterprises and RM2 billion will be utilised to strengthen the economy. For the rest of RM20 billion, it has been announced in the previous stimulus package (ie. on 27 February 2020). He added that "No one will be left behind". Such information is derived from https://www.pmo.gov.my/2020/03/movement-control-order-faq-info/.
25 Mar 2020
FAQ Concerning Movement Control Order by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia
This document is derived from http://www.hasil.gov.my/.
25 Mar 2020
PM Decision: Extension of Movement Control Order (MCO)
The Prime Minister announced that the Government of Malaysia will extend Movement Control Order (MCO) from 1st April 2020 until 14th April 2020. This information is derived from https://www.pmo.gov.my/2020/03/movement-control-order-faq-info/.
25 Mar 2020
Press Release (PM): Postponement of Loan Repayment for 6 Months & Restructuring of Credit Card Balance
The Prime Minister has announced a six-month moratorium on loan repayments & the restructuring of outstanding credit card balances involving about RM100 billion due to the outbreak of Covid-19 commencing from 1st April 2020. Such information is derived from https://www.pmo.gov.my/2020/03/movement-control-order-faq-info/.
23 Mar 2020
FAQ Concerning Movement Control Order (MCO) by Ministry of Human Resources
This document is derived from https://www.mkn.gov.my/web/ms/soalan-lazim-faq-mengenai-perintah-kawalan-pergerakan/.
21 Mar 2020
FAQ Concerning Movement Control Order (MCO) by Ministry of Finance
This document is derived from https://www.pmo.gov.my/2020/03/movement-control-order-faq-info/.
21 Mar 2020
FAQ Concerning Movement Control Order (MCO) by Ministry of Home Affairs
This document is derived from https://www.pmo.gov.my/2020/03/movement-control-order-faq-info/.
16 Mar 2020
PM Decision: Implementation of Movement Control Order (MCO) due to Covid-19
The Prime Minister announced that the Government of Malaysia will execute Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia commencing from 18th March 2020 to 31st March 2020. This information is derived from https://www.pmo.gov.my/2020/03/movement-control-order-faq-info/.
27 Feb 2020
Economic Stimulus Package 2020
The Government of Malaysia has introduced an Economic Stimulus Package to cushion the impact of COVID-19 and reinvigorate economic growth. Such a document is derived from https://www.treasury.gov.my/index.php/en/budget/pre2020.html.