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MADANI Economy to boost Malaysian economy, improve quality of life - PM

MADANI Economy to boost Malaysian economy, improve quality of life - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will prioritise the underprivileged and low-income groups.
Thu Jul 27 2023
Malaysia PM Anwar eyes targeted subsidies for low-income groups

Malaysia PM Anwar eyes targeted subsidies for low-income groups

Subsidies must be targeted, otherwise those subsidies are enjoyed not just by the low income group but also the wealthy, said Anwar.
Mon Nov 28 2022
5,033 affordable housing units to be built in Johor this year - MB

5,033 affordable housing units to be built in Johor this year - MB

Over 5,000 affordable housing units will be built in Johor for the (B40) low-income group starting this year, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
Wed May 11 2022
Low income group can get free health screening through PeKa B40 scheme - Khairy

Low income group can get free health screening through PeKa B40 scheme - Khairy

People from the low-income group, aged 40 and above who are also BPR recipients, can get free health screening through the health protection scheme for the B40 group.
Mon Feb 21 2022
81 per cent of Malaysians worry about losing jobs due to COVID-19 - Survey

81 per cent of Malaysians worry about losing jobs due to COVID-19 - Survey

Respondents earning RM3,001 to RM5,000 also showed a high level of concern compared to the low-income group of RM1,500 and below.
Mon Feb 08 2021
FT Ministry expands MY5 Programme with aim of eradicating urban poverty

FT Ministry expands MY5 Programme with aim of eradicating urban poverty

MYJob @ Wilayah would offer more than 3,000 job opportunities to city dwellers, especially those affected by COVID-19, in six areas of employment.
Thu Jan 28 2021
MyBeras to help B40 during MCO - Annuar

MyBeras to help B40 during MCO - Annuar

The Federal Territories Ministry will launch the MyBeras programme to help the low-income group (B40) in conjunction with Federal Territories Day on Feb 1.
Fri Jan 15 2021
BR1M: Dr Mahathir's remarks emotional, full of hatred

BR1M: Dr Mahathir's remarks emotional, full of hatred

Kedah Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth chief Datuk Shaiful Hazizy Zainol Abidin said they were insulting to the low income group (recipients) who need the financial aid to reduce the cost of living.
Mon Dec 26 2016
Government may add allocations for foundations helping low-income group

Government may add allocations for foundations helping low-income group

The matter will be looked into and the decision will be made public during the tabling of the 2017 Budget in October.
Sat Aug 06 2016
More cash aid for low-income group in Singapore

More cash aid for low-income group in Singapore

Yesterday, Singapore's government announced special cash assistance to lower income group.
Fri Mar 25 2016
Bank Negara must ease regulation on loans for PPR - Rahman Dahlan

Bank Negara must ease regulation on loans for PPR - Rahman Dahlan

Bank Negara has been urged to simplify the rules governing bank loans for the low-income group to buy houses under the People's Housing Project (PPR).
Thu Nov 26 2015
GST exemption for controlled medicine will improve public healthcare - MMA

GST exemption for controlled medicine will improve public healthcare - MMA

Exemption of Goods and Services Tax (GST) will benefit the low income group.
Sat Oct 24 2015
The birth of the gadget generation

The birth of the gadget generation

Mobile phones, which were once considered a luxury, are now essential. Everyone has one, even people in the low income group will have at least one per household.
Sat Oct 03 2015
Rent  subsidy assistance to ease burden low-income group - Mukhriz

Rent subsidy assistance to ease burden low-income group - Mukhriz

The Kedah Government will implement a rent subsidy assistance programme soon to alleviate the hardship of the low-income group in buying a house of their own.
Mon Nov 17 2014
Budget 2015 fulfills responsibility - Perkasa

Budget 2015 fulfills responsibility - Perkasa

A Perkasa survey shows that the majority commend the budget, saying it has given relief to the low-income group who are burdened by the recent RON95 petrol and diesel price hike.
Sat Oct 11 2014
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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