Implementation of targeted subsidies must be with 'Bantuan Sara Hidup'
Ahmed said if the subsidy plan is implemented without other mechanisms, like providing the BSH, it would result in a higher inflation rate.
Tue Nov 29 2022
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
The self-employed deserves better social protection
The COVID-19 pandemic reveals the vulnerability of the social protection system in Malaysia.
Mon Oct 11 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
Browse incentives in govt portal - Treasury deputy sec-gen
Many were not aware at all, of the assistance that the government has been providing, especially for economy workers and the B40 group.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Budget 2021: BSH to be replaced with BPR, RM6.5 bln to benfit 8.1 mln people
BPR would be more target-driven than BSH with RM5 billion allocated to benefit 4.3 million recipients.
Fri Nov 06 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
RM566.6 mln for Bantuan Prihatin Elektrik as at July 31
To increase the marketability of youths and the unemployed, the government in collaboration with several ministries and agencies would implement training and skills-upgrading programmes.
Wed Aug 12 2020
Duo wearing pink wristbands nabbed while filling up BSH form
The men aged 47 and 60 from Kuala Sanglang which has been placed under the Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO) were detained at 11 am based on public information.
Wed Aug 12 2020
BSH Phase 3 payments to be made beginning Friday
Phase 3 of the Cost of Living Assistance (BSH) 2020 payments will be made from this Friday, involving an allocation of RM3 billion.
Mon Jul 20 2020
BSH recipients can claim funeral expenses up to RM1,000 - Abdul Rahim
Abdul Rahim also said BSH recipients are also automatically eligible for the national health insurance scheme, MySalam, which would reduce their medical bills for 45 critical diseases.
Thu Jul 02 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