Indonesia: Government to give cash aid to 4.1 million people affected by COVID-19

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thejakartapost.com (08.04.2020) The government is preparing cash aid for 4.1 million people in Greater Jakarta whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. "[The aid is to be given to] 3.7 million people in Jakarta. [Cash aid for] the other 1.1 million people is to be provided by the Jakarta administration," Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Tuesday. In addition to Jakarta, the government will also distribute aid to 1.64 million people in the capital's satellite cities, such as Bogor, Depok and Bekasi in West Java, as well as Tangerang in Banten, she added.

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Indonesia: Full coverage of health costs for COVID-19 patients

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thejakartapost.com (24.03.2020) The government has announced that it is providing full medical coverage for COVID-19 patients through the national health insurance provider, the Health Care and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan).

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Maldives: Providing services via online platforms

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en.pension.gov.mv (11.03.2020) As a precautionary measure to COVID-19, Pension Office has decided to opt for utilising online platforms effective today.  For information, assistance, and submission of documents, clients are encouraged to use online services rather than visiting our reception. 

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Fiji: The Fiji National Provident Fund announces COVID-19 Assistance

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myfnpf.com.fj (30.03.2020) Following the announcement of the Supplementary Budget for COVID-19 and in collaboration with Government, the Fiji National Provident Fund will be working closely with Employers when it rolls out the assistance program for members through existing digital platforms. The Fund is taking its cue from health advisories for physical distancing during this period and will be carrying out bulk of the assistance processes digitally. FNPF is liaising with Employers to ensure members in the affected areas that have been prioritized, are assisted.

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Iran: $305 million to Support Those Who Have Lost Jobs Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

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financialtribune.com (06.04.2020) The government will allocate 50,000 billion rials ($305 million) to Unemployment Insurance Fund to support those who have lost their jobs amid the outbreak of coronavirus, an official with the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare said.

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