Payment for Phase 3 COVID-19 Special Assistance to begin Monday - PM Ismail Sabri
The payment for Phase 3 of BKC of RM300 will be made from Monday (Dec 20) involving an allocation of RM1.2 billion.
Sat Dec 18 2021
Payment for Phase 2 COVID-19 Special Assistance to be disbursed beginning this Thursday
Payment for Phase 2 of COVID-19 Special Assistance (BKC) will be disbursed from this Thursday (Nov 25), involving an allocation of RM300 million.
Tue Nov 23 2021
BKC: RM12.3 bln disbursed to 10 mln recipients
A total of RM12.3 billion of the Special COVID-19 Aid (BKC), encompassing BPN 2.0, BPR and BPR Tambahan, has been distributed to almost 10 million recipients.
Fri Sep 10 2021
BKC cash vouchers must reach recipients without delay - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri today insisted that the Special COVID-19 Aid (BKC) cash vouchers prepared by the Ministry of Finance must reach the recipients without any delay.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Recipients consider BKC a windfall, to ease financial burden
Rubber tapper, Nor Ain Wazir described the Special COVID-19 Aid (BKC) remitted into her account today, as a 'windfall' for her family members as she did not expect to have extra money this month.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Those with BPR appeals pending to receive BKC after appeal outcome
Those with BPR appeals pending need not be unduly worried as they will still receive the BKC aid once the outcome of their appeals is known at the end of this month.
Mon Sep 06 2021
More aid for the people after BKC - PM Ismail Sabri
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government would channel more assistance to the people starting next month.
Mon Sep 06 2021
PM hopes BKC payments beginning tomorrow will ease people's burden
Ismail Sabri hopes that the Phase 1 payments for Bantuan Khas COVID-19 (BKC), to be disbursed from tomorrow, will help alleviate the burden of those impacted by COVID-19.
Sun Sep 05 2021
BKC phase 1 payment in stages beginning Sept 6 and 9, 2021: Tengku Zafrul
Phase 1 payments for Bantuan Khas COVID-19 (BKC) will be made in stages from Sept 6, 2021 for B40 recipients and Sept 9, 2021 for M40 recipients, said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Wed Sep 01 2021
PEMULIH: Comprehensive assistance for the people to face pandemic's impact
Good news for all Malaysians categorised as hardcore poor, B40, M40 and T20 groups as the government today announced comprehensive assistance under PEMULIH totalling RM150 billion.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Govt allocates RM4.6 bln for COVID-19 special aid
The government today announced the BKC involving an allocation of RM4.6 billion, another form of cash aid expected to benefit more than 11 million households, senior citizens and single people.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024