{"id":25517,"date":"2020-12-30T17:06:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T09:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.everydayonsales.com\/news\/?p=25517"},"modified":"2020-12-30T17:06:05","modified_gmt":"2020-12-30T09:06:05","slug":"18-new-policies-and-major-events-to-be-implemented-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.everydayonsales.com\/news\/18-new-policies-and-major-events-to-be-implemented-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"18 new policies and major events to be implemented in 2021!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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18 new policies and major events to be implemented in 2021!<\/p>\n

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2021 is coming!\u00a0The new year is here, and it also means that new policies will be implemented soon!\u00a0Here is a compilation of the new policies and major events that will be implemented in 2021. As a Malaysian, you must know!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The i-Sinar program allows you to withdraw funds from the first account of the provident fund<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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EPF members whose financial resources are affected can apply for the i-Sinar program to receive up to RM10,000 from the first EPF account!\u00a0Finance Minister Tunku Zafru stated that KWSP will distribute funds to members who successfully apply from January 11.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to apply,\u00a0<\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0!\u00a0Note that when you apply, please carefully check the withdrawal amount and bank account information you filled in!\u00a0Because at this stage, after you submit the application, there is no way to modify the information! <\/span><\/p>\n

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9% contribution rate of provident fund<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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From January 2021, the EPF contribution of migrant workers will be reduced from 11% to 9%.\u00a0This measure is to allow the people to increase their disposable income for a period of 12 months.\u00a0Do you want to continue to pay 11% of the provident fund every month?\u00a0No problem, you only need to fill out the KWSP 17A (Khas) form yourself and hand it to your employer.\u00a0Your employer will help you submit your application to the Employees Provident Fund Board.<\/span><\/p>\n

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People’s Care Assistance Fund (Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat)<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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The People\u2019s Care Assistance Fund (BPR) will be open for applications at the end of January next year, with a maximum of RM1800.\u00a0It will replace the existing National Care Assistance Fund (BPN)!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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eBelia e-wallet rewards<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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In order to encourage more young people to use cashless transactions, the government will launch the “eYouth” (eBelia) program. The government will distribute another RM100 e-red envelope, and the beneficiaries are young people aged 18-20.\u00a0The application method has not been announced yet!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Unlimited monthly bus pass<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Designated groups can purchase a monthly bus pass for unlimited use at a price of RM5.\u00a0Students from the first grade to the sixth grade in middle school, and people with disabilities can enjoy this discount!<\/span><\/p>\n

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My30 monthly bus pass, extended to Penang and Kuantan<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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My30’s public transport monthly pass plan will continue and expand to Penang and Kuantan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Electricity rebate<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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The electricity bill will remain unchanged in 2021, and there will be rebates!\u00a0From January 1st to June 30th, 2021, the electricity rate will be maintained at 39.45 cents per kilowatt hour.\u00a0Users will get a rebate of 2 cents per kWh!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Network care plan<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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The Internet Care Program (PJP) is used to reduce the financial burden of the B40 low-income group.\u00a0This plan will be implemented in March 2021.\u00a0Through this program, beneficiaries can use this RM180 allowance to subsidize Internet access or to subsidize the purchase of mobile phones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is not mandatory to wear black shoes in primary and secondary schools<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Students will not be forced to wear black shoes from next year. White shoes and white socks are also ok!\u00a0Starting from 2021 next year, primary and secondary school students can choose whether they want to wear white shoes and white socks or black shoes and black socks for school, but they cannot match black and white!\u00a0Students’ shoes and socks must be the same color, or all black or all white.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SPM will resume science laboratory exams<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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In the SPM exam from 2021, the four subjects are Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Additional Science. The experimental exams on paper three will be restored and replace the original paper three written experimental exams.<\/span><\/p>\n

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KL designated stores do not sell spirits<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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From October 2021, convenience stores, grocery stores and Chinese medicine stores in Kuala Lumpur will ban the sale of spirits!\u00a0However, traditional medicinal liquor and beer will be exempted.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Levy e-cigarette tax<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Electronic cigarettes will be taxed with a 10% national tax.\u00a0Each milliliter of e-cigarette liquid is levied 40 cents in tax.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Duty-free island tobacco taxation<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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From 2021, cigarettes in duty-free zones will also be taxed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tourist tax<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Starting from July 2021, tourists who book accommodation through online platforms will be subject to a tourist tax.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Automobile sales tax exemption<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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In order to stimulate the local automobile consumer market, the government announced at the beginning of the year that locally assembled vehicles (CKD) would be exempted from 100% sales tax.\u00a0Imported vehicles (CBU) are exempted from 50% sales tax.\u00a0This offer will end on December 31, 2020.\u00a0The new car will be restored to its original price from January 1st!<\/span><\/p>\n

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LHDN no longer accepts mailed checks for tax payment!<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Starting from January 1, 2021, tax payment by mail check will no longer be accepted!\u00a0However, this policy will not affect the following situations. Those who pay the following taxes will continue to use the mail check method:<\/span><\/p>\n