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12:36 p. M.
Friday 18 September 2020
Books – Osama Ali:
Today, Friday, the Media Center of the Council of Ministers denied several rumors that circulated on some websites and social media pages, among which the postponement of the study due to the second wave of Corona, the increase in the categories of personal income tax for the citizens in the new reforms to the law, the depletion of food supplies before the September decisions, the sale of the headquarters of the ministries. After moving to the Administrative Capital
Masrawy reviews the Cabinet’s response to 10 rumors this week:
Postpone the “start of studies” in anticipation of the second wave of Corona
The Media Center of the Council of Ministers confirmed that what was reported on some websites and social media pages, about the postponement of the start date of studies in schools in anticipation of the second wave of the Corona virus, is unfounded.
The Ministry of Education and Technical Education stated, and denied the news, that it is not valid to postpone the start date of studies in schools, explaining that the study will begin on the dates indicated according to the previously announced schedule, which is scheduled to begin. on October 17.
He indicated that the study system during the new academic year will depend on the combination of education within the classroom and distance education, in line with the country’s plan to face the Coronavirus.
For more details: The government resolves the controversy by delaying the “start of the study” in anticipation of the second wave of Corona
Increase the categories of income tax for citizens in the new amendments to the law
The Media Center of the Council of Ministers confirmed that what was reported on some websites and social media pages about an increase in income tax categories for citizens in the framework of the new amendments to the “income tax law” rent “is unfounded.
The Ministry of Finance confirmed that there is no intention to impose any increase in income tax rates on citizens under the new amendments to the “income tax” law, and that the government has reduced the burden. tax on citizens, especially limited and middle-income citizens, while raising the tax exemption limit by 60%. This is part of the state’s interest in laying the foundations for tax justice.
For more details: The government reveals the truth about the increase in income tax categories for citizens in the new amendments to the law.
Reduce the salaries of state employees who do not move to the Administrative Capital
The Media Center of the Council of Ministers confirmed that what has been circulated on some websites and social media pages about the reduction of salaries of employees of the state administrative apparatus who do not move to the new administrative capital is unfounded.
The Central Agency for Organization and Administration affirmed that it is not correct to lower the salaries of the state administrative personnel who do not move to the new administrative capital, and that the salaries of all employees of the administrative apparatus increase annually in accordance with the law through the periodic and exceptional assignments.
He stressed that the state strives to increase the efficiency of its employees and improve their capabilities without compromising their salaries.
For more details: Increases annually. The government denies having reduced the salaries of state employees who do not move to the Administrative Capital
Sale of the headquarters of the ministries after the transfer to the Administrative Capital
The Media Center of the Council of Ministers confirmed that what was reported on some websites and social media pages about the sale of the former headquarters of the ministries after the transfer to the New Administrative Capital for the benefit of foreign parties is unfounded.
The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development said that it is not true to sell the old headquarters of the ministries after the move to the new administrative capital.
The ministry added that some of the headquarters and untapped assets will be transferred for the benefit of the sovereign wealth fund of Egypt, with the aim of exploiting them in an investment form that achieves the highest profitability for the state without selling any, by entering them as shares in kind in development projects with economic viability.
For more details: Exploit them for investment. The government denies selling the headquarters of the ministries after moving to the Administrative Capital
The government: withdraw a “merit” card for retirees at no charge
The Media Center of the Council of Ministers confirmed that what was reported by some websites and social media pages about the issuance of a “Meeza” card for pensioners for a fee is unfounded.
The National Social Security Authority confirmed that it is not correct to obtain a “Meeza” card for pensioners for a fee, explaining that all Meeza cards for pensioners or other citizens are drawn for free without paying any administrative fee, according to the Bank’s decisions. Central, stating that this trend is part of the state plan to complete financial inclusion services and the digital transformation of government services in various sectors.
For more details: The government: Issuance of a “Meeza” card for retirees free of charge
Out of groceries before the September decisions
The Media Center of the Council of Ministers confirmed that what was published on some websites and social media pages about the exhaustion of rationing courses before the finalization of the decisions this September is unfounded.
The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade said that there is no truth in the exhaustion of rationing courses before completing the decisions of this September, explaining the availability of all rationing courses for the month of September and their natural outlay in all the grocery stores, consumer complex branches and branches of my associative project in various provinces, highlighting the launch of inspection committees. Monitor any deficiency or alteration of the quantities of the products offered.
For more details: The government denies running out of food before the September decisions are published
Stop spending masks on cards as the number of “Corona” infections decreases
The Media Center of the Council of Ministers confirmed that what was published on some websites and social media pages about stopping the dispensing of cloth masks on ration cards with the decrease in the number of infections with the Corona virus is unfounded.
The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade confirmed that it is not correct to stop the distribution of cloth masks in ration cards, and that cloth masks are naturally available in all grocery stores, branches of consumer complexes and project branches. My Association.
He indicated that a muzzle is obligatorily applied to cards that carry 3 individuals, and that it is optionally offered for cards that contain two or less.
For more details: The government denies stopping the masks on the cards, with the number of “Corona” infections decreasing
Charging volunteers for the “Corona vaccine” the financial costs of the experiment
The Media Center of the Council of Ministers confirmed that what was circulated on some websites and social media pages about the voluntary charging of clinical trials for the Corona vaccine, the economic costs of the experiment, is unfounded.
The Ministry of Health and Population confirmed that it is not correct to charge the coronavirus vaccine clinical trial volunteer for the economic costs of the trial, explaining that all volunteers who participate in the Coronavirus vaccine clinical trials will not bear any cost during the test.
He indicated that the volunteer can see all the conditions in detail before registering for the experiment, through the official website of the ministry (covactrial.mohp.gov.eg).
For more details: The government clarifies the fact that volunteers charge the “corona vaccine” for the financial costs of testing the Corona vaccine.
After the evacuation of the area … the government: alternative housing in “Asmarat” for the population of “Establ Antar” in Cairo
The Media Center of the Council of Ministers confirmed that what was reported in some media, websites and social media pages, about the evacuation of residents from the “Istabel Antar” area in Cairo without providing them with alternative housing is unfounded.
The Cairo governorate confirmed that the news denied that it is false to evacuate the “Istabel Antar” area in Cairo without providing them with alternative housing, explaining that alternative urban housing was provided to the inhabitants of that area as soon as it was evacuated. that it is a ramshackle area and there is no point in restoring it, to be relocated. With fully furnished units in the Asmarat neighborhood, as part of the state’s desire to provide a decent life and decent housing to its citizens.
For more details: After the evacuation of the area .. The government: alternative housing in “Asmarat” for the people of “Establ Antar” in Cairo
Creating New Methods … Government Denies Canceling Student Activities at Universities Next Year
The Media Center of the Council of Ministers confirmed that what was circulated on some websites and social media pages about the cancellation of student activities in all Egyptian universities during the 2020/2021 academic year is unfounded.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research said that there is no intention to cancel student activities in Egyptian universities during the 2020/2021 academic year, explaining that some new methods will be introduced in the implementation of student activities to through social media programs, games and electronic contests during the new 2020/2021 academic year. It is related to sports activities, mobile and public service activities that require the physical presence of students and will be activated by taking all precautionary measures and observing the rules of social distancing to face the Coronavirus.
For more details: Creating new methods … The government denies canceling student activities at universities next year
