Budget 2023: LIAM hopes govt will increase life insurance tax relief
LIAM is also proposing for the government to include medical insurance premiums in the tax relief of RM8,000.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Selangor allocates RM1.1 mln for 'Prihatin Rakyat' Mega Sale
The Selangor government has allocated RM1.1 million for the organising of the 'Prihatin Rakyat' Mega Sale programme that will begin tomorrow in stages throughout the state.
Sun Apr 24 2022
Phase 3 BPR payments to be credited from Tuesday - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said in a statement that the Phase 3 payments will involve a RM2.82 billion allocation.
Sun Sep 26 2021
RMK-12: Look beyond temporary financial relief for B40 communities
The pandemic has pushed many Malaysians into lower-income categories due to reduced income or complete loss of jobs.
Sat Sep 25 2021
MCMC reveals fraud attempts using names of Jaringan Prihatin recipients
MCMC has revealed an attempt to deceive the public through phone calls or SMS by parties posing as representatives of a service provider and offering RM300 through the Jaringan Prihatin programme.
Thu Sep 23 2021
3.6 million B40 households to receive COVID-19 Care Package - PM
Ismail Sabri said the effort aims at easing the financial burden of B40 households and preparing them towards new normal practices.
Sun Sep 19 2021
Govt to continue with policies to increase income, purchasing power of B40 group - PM
Ismail Sabri said the government would also strive to improve their access to basic necessities including education, health and housing.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Aid package, economic stimulus packages help people and economy survive during COVID-19 pandemic
Tengku Zafrul said the government had provided an allocation of more than RM200 million for the Food Basket assistance programme.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Additional BPR payment starts June 30 - Tengku Zafrul
Payment of additional assistance under the Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) to 8.4 million eligible recipients will be made in stages, starting today, involving an allocation of RM2.1 billion.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Govt launches PEMULIH Package worth RM150 bln, including fiscal injection of RM10 bln - PM
According to Muhyiddin, the main focus will be on Continuing the People's Welfare Agenda, Supporting Businesses and Increasing Vaccinations.
Mon Jun 28 2021
IRB opens counters for BPR appeals from tomorrow
IRB said the counters would be opened from 8 am until 12 noon according to the working days for each state and via appointments only.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Govt needs to consider voucher, credit as alternative ways - Don
Ahmed Razman believes there are many other methods available for Malaysia to implement that allows the exchange of products and services.
Tue Jun 08 2021
All payments for govt services to be made on cashless basis by 2022 - Tengku Zafrul
MyDigital envisions how Malaysia will move towards a more digitally connected economy on the IR4.0 path.
Tue Jun 08 2021
Bank Negara: Loan borrowers who have seen income drop eligible for lower monthly installments
All loan borrowers who have suffered a drop in income, are eligible for a reduction of monthly installments according to the reduced income.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Increased BPR aid to be credited in June, moratorium for borrowers - PM Muhyiddin
The government has agreed to increase the rate of the Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) aid through PEMERKASA Plus announced tonight.
Mon May 31 2021
'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