With moratorium set to end, Zahid calls for continuation of i-Citra withdrawals

With moratorium set to end, Zahid calls for continuation of i-Citra withdrawals

The Umno president says people are still suffering because of the impact of the pandemic lockdowns.

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says while the government’s stimulus measures are set to end, the people’s suffering continues.
PETALING JAYA:
With the loan moratorium set to end this month, just as the final disbursements of EPF withdrawals will make their way into people’s wallets, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the government to allow further withdrawals from the retirement fund to help those still reeling from the economic effects of Covid-19.

Both measures were introduced as part of the Muhyiddin Yassin-led government’s stimulus efforts, aimed at easing the burden of those whose finances took a hit during the movement restrictions.

In a Facebook post today, Zahid said while both measures were set to end, the people’s suffering had not.

“Not all citizens are ready to pay back their commitments,” the former deputy prime minister said. “There are still those who don’t have stable jobs and whose businesses have not made profits.”

He compared the long-term effects of the Covid-19 virus on the health of patients to the lasting economic impact the country and people continue to grapple with.

“Many hope that the finance minister will fulfil the people’s wishes and continue the i-Citra scheme (of EPF withdrawals).

“Contributors who have sufficient savings should be allowed to withdraw their money again. At least, they can survive a little longer in the hope that things will improve later,” he said.

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