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[COLUMNIST] Malaysia needs a new toolbox to combat poverty
Despite noticeable progress in reducing overall poverty rates, the nation continues to face a complex poverty landscape.
Fri Dec 08 2023

BKM cash aid totalling RM8.2 billion, largest in country's history - Tengku Zafrul
BKM Phase 2 has been improved with additional cash assistance worth RM630 million, bringing the total allocation of BKM to RM8.2 billion.
Mon Jun 27 2022

Third 2017 BR1M payment starts today
"It is hoped that the BR1M payment will help the people to make preparations to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha," the ministry said.
Wed Aug 16 2017

Tax system to create social justice in country - Khairy
Proceeds from government taxation such as corporate tax, income tax and goods and services tax were reallocated to those eligible through various methods.
Thu Jun 15 2017

Man runs amok for not getting BR1M
Incensed at not getting the 1Malaysia People''s Aid (BR1M), a man ran amok and hacked a car belonging to the Kampung Gong Duek, Hulu Besut Village Development and Security Committee chairman.
Thu Jun 08 2017

BR1M 2017 second payment from June 5 - Johari
Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the second payment of 1Malaysia People's Aid (BR1M) 2017 will be made from June 5.
Wed May 31 2017

BR1M is the best cash aid programme crafted to help the poor - Ongkili
BR1M or 1Malaysia People's Aid, is the most creative assistance package ever crafted to help families with low income in the country,said Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili.
Mon Apr 03 2017

No need to refer to SSM on BR1M failed applications
Those who failed in their 1Malaysia People's Aid (BR1M) applications need not to go to the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) for any clarification.
Wed Mar 08 2017

BR1M not a bribe, even Saudi Arabia gives similar financial aid - Najib
The Prime Minister says the distribution of the aid included channelling money directly into the bank accounts of the needy.
Mon Feb 27 2017

Outcome of remaining BR1M applications to be known on Feb 28
The outcome of the application of the 3,123,950 recipients of the BR1M who have yet to receive the aid, is expected to be known on Feb 28.
Sat Feb 25 2017

BR1M 2017 applicants can check status on mobile app checker
Second Finance Minister Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani said the app could help curb the spread of false information on BR1M to hoodwink applicants.
Tue Feb 21 2017

BR1M 2017: Payments from tomorrow
Payment for this year's 1Malaysia People's Aid (BR1M) in voucher form will be made from tomorrow (Feb 18).
Fri Feb 17 2017

5,153,238 BR1M applications approved in 2017 - PM Najib
The government has so far approved 5,153,238 applications for the 1Malaysia People's Aid (BR1M) this year, acoording to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Fri Feb 17 2017

Dr M makes u-turn on BR1M following World Bank's study - PM
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the World Bank's study that recognised the financial aid given for family welfare was among the reasons that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad made a 'u-turn' in his statement on
Fri Feb 03 2017

BR1M will be distributed beginning Feb 18 - Najib
Recipients of 1Malaysia People's Aid (BR1M) today received good news that the aid will be distributed beginning Feb 18.
Fri Jan 27 2017

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025