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Northeast monsoon: Food aid prepared for Orang Asli communities - JAKOA

Northeast monsoon: Food aid prepared for Orang Asli communities - JAKOA

Datuk Sapiah Mohd Nor said each basket containing essential items, is expected to sustain a household for up to one week.
Mon Oct 28 2024
[COLUMNIST] Economic violence: A barrier to women empowerment

[COLUMNIST] Economic violence: A barrier to women empowerment

Economic violence, though more common in poorer households, can impact families of any social or economic status, including the wealthy.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI

Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI

Absolute poverty increased from 2019 to 2022, especially among urban households, rising to 4.5 per cent in 2022 from 3.8 per cent in 2019, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Women constitute 52% of tertiary education graduates yet face gender equality challenges in the workplace, an SDG 2030 goal

Women constitute 52% of tertiary education graduates yet face gender equality challenges in the workplace, an SDG 2030 goal

Caregiving and household burdens cited as main barriers, anxiety and depression prevalent.
Fri Sep 13 2024
BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia

BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia

BMI expects household spending growth to improve over 2023, driven by sustained economic expansion and normalizing consumption levels.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Consider This: Are We All Financialised? How Modern Finance Shapes Our World

Consider This: Are We All Financialised? How Modern Finance Shapes Our World

A recent report by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), ‘The Financialisation of Our Lives: Values and Trade-offs,’ helps to shed light on how financial systems, which were initially designed to fuel economic growth, are now fuelling household debt. With the proliferation of financial schemes like Buy Now Pay Later, how do modern financial practices affect our daily lives and long-term financial health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Shereen Hazirah Hishamudin Senior Research Associate at KRI.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Indicators to measure cost of living modified in line with current development - PM

Indicators to measure cost of living modified in line with current development - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim explained that the indicators or the index were calculated based on the various household expenses.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold

Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold

While it has made progress in some areas, Malaysia's daily waste generation rate is way above the global average.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Cavalry horses run amok in central London and injure four people

Cavalry horses run amok in central London and injure four people

The horses belonged to the Household Cavalry had run loose while exercising at Horse Guards Parade, a ceremonial parade ground in London.
Wed Apr 24 2024
The Future Is Female: Kloth Circularity - Waste Not, Want Not

The Future Is Female: Kloth Circularity - Waste Not, Want Not

The textile industry is the second most polluting industry in the world after oil & gas, and household are among the largest contributors to fabric waste. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Suzila Nik Hassan and Sarah Kedah, co-founders of Kloth Circularity, about their mission to keep fabrics out of our landfills.
Sun Feb 25 2024
SARA initiative: Alleviating financial strain for those in need

SARA initiative: Alleviating financial strain for those in need

The SARA aid to households has been increased to RM1,200 from RM600 in 2023, while the rate for single individuals remains at RM600.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Disbursement of STR Phase 1 begins today

Disbursement of STR Phase 1 begins today

The STR Phase 1 payment has been increased by govt to RM500 for recipients in the household category with an income of RM2,500 and below.
Mon Jan 29 2024
France's Macron to name new PM as he launches political reset

France's Macron to name new PM as he launches political reset

Gabriel Attal, a close Emmanuel Macron ally, became a household name as government spokesman during the COVID pandemic.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Generative AI's wild 2023

Generative AI's wild 2023

ChatGPT was well on its way to becoming a household name even before 2023 kicked off.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Southern Thailand floods: Signs of recovery emerge amidst rising household toll

Southern Thailand floods: Signs of recovery emerge amidst rising household toll

The flood situation in southern Thailand shows signs of recovery, however the number of affected households continues to climb.
Thu Dec 28 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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