The Star : No more toll hikes

5.4.2022 : PETALING JAYA : The toll rates on six highways in the Klang Valley will remain unchanged until the end of the concession period - with three likely to see the toll lifted earlier. Three others, however, may see an extension, although much will depend on the traffic volume. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who announced a restructuring of four highway concession companies, said it would also save the government about RM4.3bil in toll subsubsidy.

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Sunday Star : PM : Federal-state cooperation key to country's recovery and stability

6.3.2022 : JOHOR BARU : Malaysia's economic recovery, political stability and social prosperity were due to close cooperation between federal and state governments, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Prime Minister said this collaboration allowed the needs of Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysia Family) to be addressed and ensured no one was left behind.

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The Star : Lifeline for ailing businesses

20.2.2022 : KUALA LUMPUR : Small and informal businesses looking to bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic now have access to a wide array of financing aid under the Semarak Niaga Keluarga Malaysia programme. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the RM40bil programme shows the government's commitment towards helping micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSME's) recover and regain capability and competitiveness post-pandemic.

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NST : SEMARAKNIAGA TO ASSISTS MSMEs

22.2.2022 : THE RM40 billion SemarakNIaga Keluarga Malaysia (SemarakNiaga) programme launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday will complement other efforts rolled out by the government to assists micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to rebound from Covid-19's economic aftermath.

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NewSunday Times : INITIATIVE TO CREATE 600,00 JOBS

20.2.2022 : THE Jamin Kerja Keluarga Malaysia (JaminKerja) initiative is seeking to create 600,000 jobs, with the aim of not only reducing unemployment in the country, but also reviving the local labour force following the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. With an allocation of RM4.8 bilion, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the initiative was a manifestation of the government's commitment to providing more holistic jobs, including to vulnerable and disabled groups, as well as offering hiring incentives to employers.

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