Budget 2025: Any minimum wage increase unlikely to exert significant inflationary pressure - Economist
Key factors in determining the minimum wage include the poverty line income, productivity growth, and the consumer price index.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Even recovery will help Malaysia to bounce back better, stronger, says Muhyiddin
The uneven pace of recovery between states will widen income and development gaps between states, Muhyiddin said.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Govt to update poverty line income - Mustapa
The government will update the poverty line (PGK) income based on the findings of the Household Income, Expenditure and Basic Amenities Survey (HIES/BA) 2022 which is being carried out by the DOSM.
Tue Aug 16 2022
Poverty line to be revised, expected to be amended first quarter of next year
The country's poverty line (PGK) will be revised and expected to be amended in the first quarter of next year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Mon Mar 07 2022
EPF: Additional withdrawals can cause members to retire below poverty line - Tengku Zafrul
Additional withdrawals will lead to continuous decline in EPF members' retirement savings and currently almost half of the members had less than RM10,000 in their accounts.
Sat Jan 15 2022
KPWKM expects number of JKM aid recipients to reach 550,000 this year
The number of welfare assistance recipients under the JKM this year is expected to reach 550,000 people compared to 517,414 last year through the adoption of the Food Poverty Line Income (PGK) limit.
Mon Jan 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
A more comprehensive benchmark to determine actual poverty level
It is high time that we also move beyond the current MPI as well as over-reliance on the EPF.
Fri Oct 22 2021
KPWKM adopts food Poverty Line Income of RM1,169 to distribute aid to recipients
Rina also advised the disabled to register under JKM so that they can receive 32 benefits provided by the government to ease their burden.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Govt need to continue fiscal measures to address rising poverty, says ADB chief economist
Sawada said more than 100 million people are falling below the international poverty line and causing serious social issues.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Over 30,000 families in KL under poverty line
Over 30,000 families out of 1.8 million population in the capital are estimated to have an income of below RM2,200, which is under the poverty line and needs appropriate assistance.
Mon Feb 01 2021
Govt urged to raise minimum wage requirement for EPC
The government has been urged to raise the minimum wage requirement for Disabled Workers Allowance (EPC) in line with the recent revision of the national poverty line income (PLI).
Thu Dec 17 2020
Poverty rate in Sarawak expected to increase this year - Fatimah
The poverty rate in Sarawak is expected to increase following the introduction of the new poverty line income this year
Sat Dec 05 2020
Budget 21: Increase in assistance rate for vulnerable group shows govt cares
The increase in assistance of between 10 and 30 per cent for the vulnerable group in the 2021 Budget shows that the government emphasises sustainability of financial assistance to them.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Applications for welfare aid to reach 1.5 million - Rina
Rina Harun said currently the national PLI limit is RM2,208 per month compared to RM980 adopted since 2005.
Wed Nov 04 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