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A total of 35,446 individuals lost their jobs between January and 4 July due to the closure of factory and company operations nationwide. Minister of Human Resources, Steven Sim, said the figure is based on data recorded by the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO).

The COVID-19 pandemic, which struck the world in late 2019, had a profound impact not only on public health but also on the global economy, as movement restrictions and border closures disrupted lives and businesses.

A total of 21,800 applications for Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS) benefits from individuals who lost their jobs have been received by the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO). Its Board Member, Datuk Ahmad Nadzarudin Abdul Razak, said that out of the total, 444 applications were from Terengganu involving workers from fewer than 20 employers, and 260 have been approved after being found to meet the stipulated eligibility requirements.

A total of 21,800 applications for Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS) benefits from individuals who lost their jobs have been received by the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO). Its Board Member, Datuk Ahmad Nadzarudin Abdul Razak, said that out of the total, 444 applications were from Terengganu involving workers from fewer than 20 employers, and 260 have been approved after being found to meet the stipulated eligibility requirements.