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[COLUMNIST] Malaysia needs a new toolbox to combat poverty

[COLUMNIST] Malaysia needs a new toolbox to combat poverty

Despite noticeable progress in reducing overall poverty rates, the nation continues to face a complex poverty landscape.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Govt committed to overcoming poverty in Kelantan - PM Ismail Sabri

Govt committed to overcoming poverty in Kelantan - PM Ismail Sabri

The government will continue to pay attention to overcoming the poverty rate in Kelantan, including an allocation of RM124 million for the 590,000 BKM recipients in the state.
Sat Jul 23 2022
Govt to establish poverty circle to address poverty - Mustapa

Govt to establish poverty circle to address poverty - Mustapa

Mustapa said the incidence of poverty was lower for all ethnic groups with the biggest drop recorded by the Bumiputera community.
Thu Jun 17 2021
COVID: Government to focus on reducing poverty rate - Mustapa

COVID: Government to focus on reducing poverty rate - Mustapa

Expenditure and Basic Amenities Survey 2019 showed the poverty rate for the year was 5.6 per cent, and it could now increase by almost three per cent.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Poverty rate in Sarawak expected to increase this year - Fatimah

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
2021 Budget: Sabahans are suffering, can't wait for next year - Najib

2021 Budget: "Sabahans are suffering, can't wait for next year" - Najib

Najib said Sabah needed special attention as the state had recorded the highest poverty rate and the lowest growth rate in Malaysia.
Tue Nov 10 2020
PN prioritises efforts to reduce poverty rate in Sabah under 12MP

PN prioritises efforts to reduce poverty rate in Sabah under 12MP

The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government will prioritise the efforts to reduce the poverty rate in Sabah in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).
Sat Sep 19 2020
Najib shares Malaysia's secret in reducing poverty, fighting unemployment

Najib shares Malaysia's secret in reducing poverty, fighting unemployment

Constant focus on growth while ensuring every citizen benefits from the country's economic development are the philosopsy upheld by Malaysia in efforts to reduce poverty rate in the country.
Mon Mar 06 2017
Rosmah shares Malaysia's experience in overcoming child marriage

Rosmah shares Malaysia's experience in overcoming child marriage

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said child marriages were rare in Malaysia, thanks to the existence of a good education system and low poverty rate.
Wed Sep 30 2015
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'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?

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

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

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

[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

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’ 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

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

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, 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