RM254.3 million for programmes to eliminate hardcore poor in JB - MB
MB Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said discussions were being held to find a new mechanism to address poverty problems in the state.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Drop in number of hardcore poor over last six months
The number of households in the hardcore poor category has decreased from 124,744 to 118,217 from Dec 15, 2022 until May 15 this year.
Thu May 25 2023
Hardcore poor welfare continues to be Unity Government's priority - Anwar
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the welfare of the poor, especially the hardcore poor, will continue to be the priority of the Unity Government.
Thu Jan 12 2023
Payung Rahmah to lower cost of living for B40, hardcore poor
KPDN will be introducing the 'Payung Rahmah' initiative to reduce the cost of living for the lower-income group (B40) and hardcore poor.
Sun Jan 08 2023
KPLB to draw up new guidelines for PPRT, Dewan Rakyat told
The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) will draw up new guidelines to ensure that the Hardcore Poor Housing Projects (PPRT) can be carried out this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Mon Jul 25 2022
140,000 families to be removed from hardcore poor category in three years - Mustapa
About 140,000 hardcore poor families will be removed from the category in three and a half years through the implementation of various programmes to help increase their income.
Mon Jul 18 2022
4,726 hardcore poor in Johor, 83 per cent Malays
Khairin-Nisa Ismail said the data was based on the Heads of Household (KIR) statistics in the eKasih system in the state.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Malaysian Family Insurance Scheme to benefit 268,000 poor families - PM
The government has agreed to prepare the Malaysian Family Insurance Scheme to provide social protection to the 268,000 families in the poor and hardcore poor categories.
Fri Mar 25 2022
New approach to address hardcore poor to be introduced in April - Mustapa
Mustapa said 80 localities nationwide would be selected for the early stage of implementation of the new approach.
Thu Mar 10 2022
3,633 households with hardcore poor status in Melaka - CM
Sulaiman said the situation is quite worrying as Melaka used to have zero hardcore poor in the urban and rural areas.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Govt to ensure only eligible individuals in eKasih database
The government will carry out data clean up on the eKasih database to ensure that only individuals categorised as poor and hardcore poor are in the database.
Sat Nov 06 2021
e-Kasih database will be improved - Mustapa
The government will improve the e-Kasih database to ensure that microdata can be obtained to identify the poor and hardcore poor in the country.
Thu Oct 21 2021
FT Ministry's Jejak Prihatin programme to reach out to over 7,000 needy families in KL
The FT Ministry will mobilise more than 1,400 volunteers and 1,000 members of Residents Representative Councils to reach out to more than 7,000 poor and hardcore poor families around the capital.
Sat Jul 03 2021
PEMULIH: Comprehensive assistance for the people to face pandemic's impact
Good news for all Malaysians categorised as hardcore poor, B40, M40 and T20 groups as the government today announced comprehensive assistance under PEMULIH totalling RM150 billion.
Mon Jun 28 2021
RM6.8 million to upgrade e-Kasih, collect more accurate data - Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin said the government was in the midst of collecting data on those who had just fallen under the poor and hardcore poor categories.
Tue Dec 08 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