RM3.1bn Aid On its Way, Says PM

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says he took note of delays in disbursing a COVID-19 Special Assistance (BKC) aid and has instructed to expedite the payment yesterday.

“I took note of the delay of COVID-19 Special Assistance (BKC) and I have instructed the Ministry of Finance to expedite this payment process.

“Today (September 1, 2021), the government will channel funds amounting to RM3.1 billion to relevant banking institutions.”

The message was posted yesterday on the official Twitter account of the Prime Minister.

Saya ambil maklum akan kelewatan Bantuan Khas COVID-19 (BKC) dan saya telah mengarahkan Kementerian Kewangan untuk menyegerakan proses pembayaran ini. Hari ini (1 September 2021), kerajaan akan menyalurkan dana berjumlah RM3.1 billion kepada institusi perbankan yang berkaitan. pic.twitter.com/lVBHJZjsi5

— Ismail Sabri (@IsmailSabri60) September 1, 2021