COVID-19: Malaysia disburses special aid packages, Cambodia vaccinates over 95 pct of adults
Malaysia on September began paying out its Special COVID-19 Aid (BKC), while Cambodia has vaccinated over 95 percent of adults since its vaccination campaign started in February.
Vaccination in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)Funds amounting to 3.1 billion RM are designed for Malaysia's BKC payments, of which 1.1 billion RM have already be channeled to relevant banking institutions for the purpose.
Speaking at a recent meeting with the finance minister and commercial banks, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the aid package will benefit some 10 million people, focusing on the needy, the elderly, and the homeless.
He said the government would channel more assistance to the people starting next month.
Since the pandemic broke out in the nation in March 2020, the Malaysian Government has announced seven economic support packages worth 91 billion USD in total to support people and businesses.
Meanwhile, the Cambodian Health Ministry calculated that 9,571,313 out of the country's 10 million aged 18 and above have been given at lease one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
A total of 8,405,571 people in this group have been fully vaccinated with two doses./.
You should also see
PM attends ceremony to start work on Him Lam resistance centre renovation project
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 17 attended a ceremony to start work on a project to renovate Him Lam resistance centre, a part of the Dien Bien Phu complex of fortifications in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien.
See more
World
China, Thailand forge alliance for moon exploration
China and Thailand have inked preliminary agreements to collaborate on the peaceful exploration and use of space, as well as on the development of international lunar research stations.
World
MICHELIN Guide Thailand expands to Chon Buri
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced an exciting expansion for the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025, which will now include Chon Buri province.
World
Malaysian airlines to charge carbon levy soon
Malaysia is gearing up for greener skies once the carbon levy collection by the airlines comes into effect as soon as the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) makes the necessary review, according to Assoc Prof Major Dr Mohd Harridon Mohamed Suffian, an aviation and aerospace expert.
ASEAN
India boosts maritime cooperation with ASEAN member states
Indian Coast Guard (ICG)’s Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Paheredar arrived at Muara, Brunei, on April 9 as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries.
World
Renewable energy – leading solution to climate change mitigation in ASEAN
Investing in renewable energy sources is as a palliative measure for ASEAN to mitigate climate change, according to Vice President of Infrastructure Solutions at Malaysian-based Vertiv Chee Hoe Ling.
