Husni: Final BR1M payment brought forward
The government has agreed to pay the final Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) payment for 2015 originally scheduled for end-September, to be brought forward from Sept 21.
Fri Sep 18 2015
BR1M is an economic measure, not bribe, says Najib
The PM said BRIM was a social safety net recommended by National Fiscal Committee comprising officials from the EPU, Bank Negara and the Finance Ministry who were mostly experts and not politicians.
Sun May 17 2015
BR1M a big mistake, says Tun M
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the people would become materialistic if they depend a lot on government's assistance like BR1M.
Sat Apr 04 2015
BR1M 3.0 payment in mid-February
For the first time, BR1M 3.0 will be extended to households with monthly income of between RM3,000 to RM4,000 with aid amounting to RM450.
Fri Jan 24 2014
Economists give thumbs up for 'annual BR1M'
The distribution of Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) cash handouts annually, is good for the Malaysian economy, according to economists.
Thu Mar 21 2013
Register or appeal for BR1M 2.0 by next week
The Ministry of Finance is urging all Malaysians, who have yet to register or appeal against rejection for the Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) 2.0, to do so by the end of next week.
Sun Mar 10 2013
Muhyiddin: Government ready to increase BR1M
The government is willing to increase the allocation for 1Malaysia Peoples Aid (BR1M) if subsidies for items like sugar are reduced.
Fri Feb 15 2013
'Vote BN and receive more BR1M-like aid'
The government is promising more aid such as the Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) if it gets the mandate to continue with its economic transformation programmes.
Wed Feb 13 2013
6 million BR1M applications processed - Husni
Six million of the 7.3 million applications for the government aid, Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M), have been processed by the Inland Revenue Board.
Sun Jan 27 2013
RM3b allocation for BR1M 2.0
The government has allocated RM3 billion for the second Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia cash aid scheme.
Wed Nov 07 2012
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024