Budget 2022: Govt allocating RM1.5 bln for low-income housing projects
The government will continue implementing housing projects, especially for the low-income earners, with a total allocation of RM1.5 billion.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Kedah launches 'Anakku Sejahtera' programme to help poor, low-income earners
The Kedah government today launched the "Anakku Sejahtera" programme with an RM1 million fund allocation for children born in the state from Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021.
Sun Oct 10 2021
Proposal on affordable homes for B40 submitted to gov't - Vincent Tan
The proposal, among others, included recommendations for the government to guarantee loans (for the B40 to own houses), 100 per cent financing as well as longer tenure of up to 60 years.
Thu Apr 29 2021
KPDNHEP should work with other agencies to tackle consumer goods price hike - PM
A price hike would definitely burden the consumers, especially the low-income earners, as well as hawkers and petty traders.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Parents make adjustments in buying back-to-school items
Faced with the rising cost of living, medium- and low-income earners are resorting to various means to provide the schooling requirements of their children.
Fri Jan 01 2016
Affordable, comfortable Housing for low-income earners - Ahmad Husni
The rapid increase in house prices, particularly in urban areas, have made it extremely difficult for the low-and middle-income earners to own houses.
Tue Jul 30 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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