Type of Intervention: Financial and Economic
Sectors Involved: Finance/Economy
Intervention Categories: Finance policy and financial aid; Stimulus packages and financial support
Level of Jurisdiction: State
Lead People/Agency: The Melaka Government
Overview: The Melaka Government is halving the monthly rentals for houses meant for lower-income groups in the state. Chief Minister Datuk Sulaiman Md Ali said those living in People’s Housing Projects (PPR) in four areas would get a 50% discount on monthly rentals for a period of six months starting from March. The incentive is meant to reduce the burden faced by the locals in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Full details here: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/05/13/melaka-halving-rent-at-four-people039s-housing-projects-for-six-months
Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group
Evidence/Justification: Many of those living in these houses lost their incomes during the movement control order (MCO). Thus, the government is helping these people to overcome the financial burden faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.