All states to get extra funding in fight against Covid-19

(NST) – The Federal Government today announced RM130 million in allocation to assist all state governments irrespective of their political affiliation during the Covid-19 crisis.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the allocation to all states was one of the many initiatives agreed by the Economic Action Council to prevent Covid-19 from further escalating in the country.

The allocation, he said, could be exhausted by the state governments to provide assistance to hawkers and small traders whose businesses were affected by the Covid-19 crisis.

“The allocation can also be used to provide assistance to Covid-19 patients and their families as well as to aid preparations for officers at the state level involved in allaying the crisis.

“The allocation will be distributed fairly to all states irrespective of which parties that formed the administration in the respective state.

“The crisis that we are facing at the moment is affecting all people regardless of their race, religion and political affiliation.

“Regardless of your political standing, we must work together in overcoming this crisis. Protecting and preserving the safety, health and lives of the people is a collective responsibility which transcend any political boundaries,” he said.