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
Stop the accusations, KPWKM open to BPN improvement proposals
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is always open to suggestions to improve the implementation of the Bakul Prihatin Negara (BPN) programme.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Drivers of e-hailing vehicles, taxis and buses don't have to re-apply for cash aid under PERMAI
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said they would only need to be screened with their licenses.
Mon Feb 15 2021
BPR registration and updates extended until Feb 25
This is to ensure that the BPR will be given to the truly deserving ones while taking into account the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Sun Feb 14 2021
Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat's Phase 1 implementation expedited by three months
Tengku Zafrul hoped this assistance would benefit more than eight million B40 recipients under Bantuan Prihatin Nasional 2.0 (BPN 2.0)
Wed Jan 27 2021
Govt to announce BPN 2.0 2nd phase payment date soon - Tengku Zafrul
The government will announce the date of payment of the second phase of Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN 2.0) soon, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Amendment to Temporary Measures for Govt Financing (COVID-19) Act tabled for first reading
The amount for COVID-19 related expenses will be amended to RM5 billion from RM1 billion.
Mon Nov 30 2020
The case against universal basic income
The difference between UBI and welfare lies in the policy purpose.
Mon Nov 30 2020
Phase one BPN 2.0 payments disbursed to 9.86 mln B40, M40 recipients
Over 9.86 million Malaysians comprising seven million B40 recipients and 2.86 million M40 recipients have received payments totalling RM4.5b.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Effectiveness of COVID-19 aid delivery mechanisms in Sabah needs to be improved
Khairul Firdaus also said the detection system of the people affected by access and resources of food needs also should be streamlined.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Budget 2021: More for the vulnerable rakyat
The average and median incomes of households headed by females and households with disabilities are weak below RM2,000.
Thu Nov 05 2020
Not all civil servants receive BPN - CUEPACS
If the household income is more than what is stipulated, they are not eligible even though they are public servants.
Sat Oct 31 2020
BPN 2.0: First phase payment started earlier than scheduled
The payments were expedited due to commitment and efforts of its officials as well as staff of the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) and financial institutions involved.
Sun Oct 25 2020
Assistances, initiatives worth RM122.7 bln implemented under PRIHATIN - Tengku Zafrul
Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the level of implementation for the one-off cash assistances was at 94 per cent, involving RM14.7 billion.
Wed Oct 07 2020
RM1.93 mln Prihatin aid disbursed to Sabah, Sarawak - Tengku Zafrul
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said 1.93 million people in Sabah and Sarawak have received the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional, amounting to RM2.1 billion.
Thu Sep 17 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024