Expand aid as many have lost livelihood, says Salleh

Kota Kinabalu: The Government is urged to look into expanding the subsistence given to the rakyat to further cushion the impact of Covid-19.

GRS Backbenchers Club Chairman Datuk Salleh Said Keruak (pic) said this may include improving assistance such as BPN, facilitating easier application of the moratorium for those affected and expedite the recovery for the benefit of the people.

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