PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is scheduled to deliver a special address at 5pm on Monday (June 28).

       The “Pakej Perlindungan Rakyat dan Pemulihan Ekonomi" (Pemulih) address will touch on assistance for various groups as the country remains under Phase One of the National Recovery Plan to curb the spread of Covid-19.

       Muhyiddin said on Sunday (June 27) that the government was always working to ensure that the 12 million people or households in the country that are affected are given the appropriate assistance and support to cope with the impact of the pandemic.

       “We are aware that everyone is waiting to see how the government is going to help those affected during this phase (of the National Recovery Plan) and subsequent phases until the end of the year.

       “Of course, there will be assistance for the B40 and M40, and loan moratorium for the T20 (eligible) group. We have taken account of the needs of all these groups more comprehensively than before,” he said.

       The Prime Minister’s special address will be broadcast live on RTM, Bernama TV, TV3 and Astro Awani.

       Last month, the Prime Minister announced an RM40bil aid for the people to face economic challenges during the lockdown.