Malaysia’s King Urges Government to Seek Ways to Aid Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

His Majesty, King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has said that the Government of Malaysia should investigate different avenues to assist companies and industries that are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

His Majesty expressed anticipation that the measures taken by the Economic Action Council of Malaysia, including the MYR 260 billion Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package for the well-being of the general public and the economy of the country, could reap benefits soon.

In a royal address during the opening of the third term of the 14th Parliament on the 18th of May 2020, His Majesty stated his confidence that the current challenges posed could be overco...