Consider This: MITRA - Progress, Pitfalls & the Path Forward
MITRA, the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit, was designed to address the socio-economic challenges of Malaysia’s Indian community—to bridge the gaps in education, employment, and social mobility. But has MITRA been an effective agent of change in tackling the layered and varied issues within Malaysia's Indian community? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to PKR Member of Parliament for Batu, P. Prabakaran, Chairperson of the MITRA Special Task Force Committee.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Govt pays over RM936 mln for claims under MySalam scheme
Lim Hui Ying said total claims involved 1.27 million beneficiaries, including B40 individuals and their spouses who are recipients of STR.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Socso to hold roadshows on SKSSR contribution
The roadshows will provide information on the Housewives' Social Security Scheme to company employees and women from the B40 group.
Fri May 03 2024
Those not registering in PADU may miss out on aid, subsidies - Hanifah
Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said the government calls upon all parties to support and cooperate in increasing the PADU registration.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Cost of performing haj for first-time B40 pilgrims set at RM12,356 - TH
Syed Hamadah Syed Othman said the cost for first-time pilgrims from the M40 group, however, is at RM19,152 per person.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Cooperation of all parties needed to achieve zero poverty - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged all parties to collectively mobilise efforts to ensure poverty is truly eradicated.
Wed Dec 20 2023
RM100 e-wallet assistance will be distributed December this year - Steven Sim
The RM100 e-wallet assistance is the latest government initiative for the B40 and M40 groups with incomes below RM100,000.
Thu Oct 19 2023
LPPKN provides 1,000 free contraceptive quotas for B40 women
This is provided for eligible women from the B40 and high-risk groups in an effort to promote family planning practices in the country.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Government never neglected M40 group - PM
We have taken several approaches but to say that we gave more to the B40 is not true, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Government offering 4,000 PSV licences to B40 group - Loke
Anthony Loke said of that number, 3,500 PSV licences were for e-hailing and taxi drivers, while the remaining 500 were for PSV bus drivers.
Mon Jul 03 2023
Religious affairs minister explains why B40, M40 pilgrims paying full Haj cost
Mohd Naim Mokhtar said priority of performing the Haj this year was given to those listed to perform the pilgrimage in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Thu Jun 22 2023
MOF is not proposing to grant income tax relief for B40, M40 OKU for vehicle purchase
Steven Sim Chee Keong said the existing tax relief is seen as sufficient to ease the burden of the disabled for the B40 and M40 categories.
Thu Jun 22 2023
[COLUMNIST] Refining T20 income classification - Pre-subsidy rationalisation
EMIR Research calls for the refining of the T20, M40 & B40 income classifications to be undertaken pre-subsidy rationalisation.
Fri Jun 09 2023
Mistake in giving subsidy to the rich needs to be addressed - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the present government is addressing the issue so that it is fair to the people, especially the B40.
Fri May 26 2023
Paid MRSM: No serious initiative taken so far - Asyraf Wajdi
There has been no serious initiative taken so far regarding the proposal to create a paid version of the Mara Junior Science College (MRSM), said MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
Fri May 19 2023
Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police
According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.
Mon Nov 25 2024
International Business Forum "World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN" to be held in Malaysia
The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.
Mon Nov 25 2024
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt
According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sultan Sharafuddin wants JAIS to ensure all preachers invited to Selangor accredited by MAIS
JAIS has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah, syariah, sufism and the practice of fariqa.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months
Taiwan's defence ministry reports that a Chinese balloon detected over the sea to Taiwan's north.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re
There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).
Mon Nov 25 2024
Submission of RPGT form must be made via e-CKHT on MyTax portal from January 2025 - IRB
Visit the website and log into MyTax by selecting the type of identification and entering your password, says IRB.
Mon Nov 25 2024
World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia
The newly created position will have Judith Green based in World Bank Group's inclusive growth and sustainable finance hub in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children
Anthony Albanese says social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Bursa Malaysia boosted by RM250.6 mil investments from local institutions last week
Local institutions were the primary supporters of Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week.
Mon Nov 25 2024