Sarawak premier announces RM1b special aid package to continue for another six months
KUCHING, Aug 29 — Sarawak premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg today announced an extension of the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang 9.0 special aid package, totalling RM1 billion, by another six months to help ease the burden of the people due to the current high cost of living.
“As such, the state government has decided to extend the special aid package to ease the burden of the people, especially the low income group, from July to December this year," the premier said. He said assessment rates will also be discounted between 25 per cent and 30 per cent for residential, commercial and industrial premises.Abang Johari said the discount of 50 per cent rental on stalls and markets belonging to the local councils by the traders will continue.
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