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
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
Good news relating to telecommunication awaits B40, M40 groups this Christmas
KKD will announce good news related to telecommunication to help reduce the impact of the rising cost of living, especially for the B40 and M40 groups.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Budget 2023: Increase in early school aid, RMT assistance lauded
The increase in BAP, from RM100 to RM150, for all students irrespective of parents' income is much welcome, especially by the B40 and M40 groups.
Sat Oct 08 2022
Budget 2023 focuses on all segments of society, preparation for uncertain economic conditions - PM
Budget 2023, themed 'Keluarga Malaysia, Makmur Bersama', focuses on all strata of society, including the B40 and M40 groups, youths, women and persons with disabilities.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Bank Negara must review financing model for easier home ownership - PM Ismail Sabri
Bank Negara will need to review its financing model to make home ownership much easier for the B40 and M40 groups in line with the 'One Family One Home' target. T
Thu Feb 10 2022
Govt to continue with micro and affordable franchise development programmes
The govt intends to continue with micro franchise and affordable franchise development programmes next year as well as to ensure more receive benefits especially those from the B40 and M40 groups.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Economist calls on govt to give more aid to people
The government should enhance economic recovery efforts and give more aid to regular working people as well as the B40 and M40 income groups, in addition to higher wage subsidies.
Wed Jul 14 2021
More than 80 per cent of TNB's residential customers get 15-50 per cent discounts
TNB's 6.3 million B40 and M40 residential customers will be able to enjoy the discounted rate introduced under the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package.
Mon Jun 08 2020
MTUC calls for viable and sustainable plans to help workers
MTUC appealed to Muhyiddin to consider the possibility of providing a sustainable financial net for B40 and M40 workers until the economy is up and running again.
Wed Jun 03 2020
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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024