Govt to talk to banks, PM says on moratorium for flood victims
Anwar Ibrahim says so far, Maybank and CIMB have agreed to a moratorium of six months.
Moratorium lifeline for small traders
Many are still trying to stabilise their businesses after years of Covid-linked woes.
Govt mulls extending moratorium for small businesses
Any extension would be on a case-by-case basis, says minister Noh Omar.
Govt to discuss proposal on moratorium for SMEs
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the discussions will involve the finance ministry and the entrepreneur development and cooperatives ministry.
Rental freeze for PPR flats extended to end-2022 as PM launches new housing scheme
The extension is expected to benefit some 50,000 residents.
Understanding the ‘cost’ of suspending loan repayments
An economist sheds some light on possible confusion over loan moratoriums and the matter of accrued interest.
Moratorium period for road tax, driving licence renewal extended to Dec 31
JPJ and Puspakom counters will also be allowed to operate at 100% capacity from Sept 6 onwards.
Govt has the power to compel banks on moratorium, lawyer questions Zafrul’s claim
The government can either 'politely' ask banks or flex its muscles on renewing licences or even invoke its emergency powers, says Derek Fernandez.
3-month freeze on bank loans as PM announces RM40 billion aid package
RM5 billion of the aid will come through direct fiscal injection by the government.
‘Extra cautious’ banks point borrowers at govt aid as pandemic rages on
New loan applicants should make use of the various programmes under initiatives like Penjana, they say.
Banking on an extension: Anxious borrowers seek relief as moratorium ends
Checks show banks have been willing to extend repayment periods as well as to restructure loans.
