GEORGE TOWN, March 20 -- The Penang state government is weighing a comprehensive stimulus package to help those affected by the Movement Control Order (MCO), said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

The Penang lawmaker said the state government could make an announcement on the details of the package sometime next week.

"We are working on it. Currently, the state is more focused on GH need," he said in a text message when asked if Penang planned to emulate Selangor that announced a RM128 million aid package today.

In the "Selangor Cares" stimulus package, the state announced items such as a one-off incentive of RM200 to all healthcare workers in all hospitals in Selangor, exemption of rental for all licensed hawkers and businesses alo...