Govt implements Felda Recovery Plan, almost 10 pct of Malaysians exit poverty
The government has succeeded in taking out some 2.5 million Felda community including new generation or close to 10 per cent of Malaysian citizens out of poverty.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Economic reform agenda must be different to ensure nation strides confidently into the future - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said policymakers recognise that there is a group of Malaysians who are at a disadvantage in climbing out of poverty.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Punching out of poverty: Despite risks, 9-year-old Thai fighter eager to return to ring
Nine-year-old Thai kickboxer "Tata" is eager to get back in the ring, as the money he earns is vital income for his family.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Petronas scholarship lifted husband and wife out of poverty
Sazali Selamat grew up in poverty. His clothes were hand-me-downs from neighbours, so he never knew the joy of wearing new clothes.
Fri Feb 12 2021
Provide job opportunities for disabled, help them out of poverty - Ras Adiba
The government and corporate sector have been urged to provide employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (PwDs), especially those from the B40.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Cooperative can help asnaf improve livelihood, get out of poverty - Mas Ermieyati
She said she would ask the Malaysian Co-operative Societies Commission to provide necessary guidance to the club members on how to boost their local economy.
Sat Sep 05 2020
Ending child marriages: 'Lift people out of poverty first'
The problem of child marriages in the country can only be overcome through a concerted effort to solve socio-economic problems.
Fri Jul 13 2018
Sabah sees renewable energy as way out of poverty and achieving economic growth
Sabah sees renewable energy (RE) production as a sustainable way to provide energy access to the people, while promoting efforts at eradicating poverty, achieving social progress and economic growth.
Thu Oct 20 2016
Philippine boxing great Pacquiao on political crusade
The 37-year-old, who famously hauled himself out of poverty in the Philippines to become one of the world's greatest and wealthiest boxers, is nearing retirement.
Wed Feb 24 2016
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024