Penang begins distributing RM75m in people’s aid today
People are seen buying fresh produce at Taman Tun Sardon wet market in Gelugor March 17, 2020. Penang chief minister, Chow Kon Yeow, announced today the distribution commencement of the RM75 million Penang People’s Aid Package to target groups. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
He said each of the 4,700 Seberang Prai City Council and Pulau Pinang City Council frontliners will receive RM300. He added that the state government will look at the recommendations of Penang’s small- and medium-enterprise representatives to overcome the challenges of the current situation.
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