New crown pneumonia: The Pakatan Rakyat promotes the establishment of a half-year unemployment assistance fund.

Political situation

Written by: Luo Jiaqing

2020-08-12 17:42

The third wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong continues. Members of the Pakatan Harapan Legislative Council met with Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor today (12th) and put forward a number of recommendations on the third round of epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic measures. According to Pakatan Harapan Chairman Lu Weiguo, facing the impact of the third wave of the epidemic, many small and medium-sized enterprises and citizens are in dire straits. The government should "rush to the public's urgency" and review the shortcomings of the first and second rounds of the epidemic prevention fund as soon as possible to make up for the omissions. Lu Weiguo pointed out that although the government launched a job-guarantee program earlier, many citizens are still unemployed due to the epidemic. He suggested that the government introduce unemployment assistance to provide a monthly subsidy of 8,000 yuan for a period of 6 months.

Lin Jianfeng proposed that the government should set up a "Hong Kong Health Code" so that people with the "Hong Kong Health Code" can enter and exit public places, shopping malls, etc., to reduce the risk of transmission. "As long as you bring it, you can enter and leave these places. If you don't have it, you can go as soon as possible." Lin Jianfeng said that the current "health code" in Guangdong is valid for 14 days, and tests are required after the expiry date. He believes that if the government intends to implement the "Hong Kong Health Code", the public should be subsidized for three tests.

Lin Jianfeng proposed that the government should establish a "Hong Kong Health Code" so that people with the "Hong Kong Health Code" can enter and exit public places, shopping malls, etc., to reduce the risk of transmission. (Photo by Liang Pengwei)

It is recommended to get 500 yuan special tourism products for spending over 2,000 yuan

Lin Jianfeng continued to point out that in the face of uncertainties, the government should increase the amount of "100% guaranteed preferential loans" from 4 million yuan to 8 million yuan, and at the same time require rent subsidies for merchants and waivers of utility, coal, and rates. He also suggested that the government should work hard to revitalize the local economy and propose funding to launch a spending plan. People who spend over $2,000 in shopping malls or restaurants can receive $500 worth of special tourism products, such as participating in local tour groups.

Liang Meifen: Remaining MPs should focus on the economy and people's livelihood regardless of party

According to Pakatan Harapan Liang Meifen, it is hoped that the government will support the self-employed people who were missed in the first and second rounds of the epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic fund. At the same time, it should also subsidize the industries most affected by the epidemic such as catering and retail. She also pointed out that the establishment of unemployment assistance is an encouragement. At the same time, it should be matched with the unemployment transformation fund to help the citizens make transformation training, etc., and encourage them to rejoin the society.

Regarding the fact that the democrats have not yet expressed their views on whether to stay in the Legislative Council for one year, Liang Meifen said that the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has made a decision and everyone is clear about the arrangements for the next year. She believes that the remaining members should focus on economic and livelihood issues regardless of party affiliation. Then waste time on different political opinions.

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