KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — The extension of the Wage Subsidy Programme (WSP) as announced in the Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) by YAB Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin recently reflects the Government’s concern over the difficulties faced by employers and workers in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
To facilitate employers in maintaining their business operations and retaining their workers during these challenging times, the Government has also relaxed the conditions under the WSP which include:
i) Employers receiving wage subsidy are allowed to implement reduced work week accompanied by a reduced pay of up to 30% with employee consent.
ii) Employers are allowed to receive wage subsidy for employees on unpaid leave, subject to employees getting the subsidy directly – applicable for tourism sector and businesses prohibited from operating during the Recovery Movement Control Order.