Cabinet approval needed for ending subsidies for affluent students - Zambry
We will proceed with the discontinuation (of subsidies) once a Cabinet decision is made, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
Tue Oct 01 2024
PADU : Concerns of M40 singles need to be examined - Experts
The unmarried professionals residing in the capital city with a gross monthly income of more than RM5,000, categorised as the M40, are often left out from receiving government assistance because they
Thu Jan 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] Refining T20 income classification - Pre-subsidy rationalisation
EMIR Research calls for the refining of the T20, M40 & B40 income classifications to be undertaken pre-subsidy rationalisation.
Fri Jun 09 2023
Cut in gov't subsidies only affects T20 group - PM Anwar
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the gov't has also not increased electricity tariffs for SMEs as well as the food industry.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Mistake in giving subsidy to the rich needs to be addressed - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the present government is addressing the issue so that it is fair to the people, especially the B40.
Fri May 26 2023
Electricity tariff adjustment for T20 to be announced soon - Nik Nazmi
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the government must take into account various factors including the trend of coal and gas prices.
Tue May 23 2023
No electricity subsidy, haj financial aid for T20 - Anwar
PM Anwar Ibrahim said the Main Database (PADU) would be used to manage and coordinate the distribution of subsidies to eligible groups.
Mon May 22 2023
Malaysia wins 2022 Malaysia Quadrangular T20I Series
The national cricket team emerged as champions in the 2022 Malaysia Quadrangular T20I Series after beating Bhutan in the final today.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Subsidised cooking oil shortage due to higher income groups taking advantage of situation
The short supply of subsidised packet cooking oil in the market over the past month was because the elite especially the T20 and M40 income groups had been buying them.
Fri Apr 01 2022
12MP initiatives should show concern for issue of distribution to all groups - Muhyiddin
At the start of the 12MP implementation, there must be aggressive efforts made to identify the jobless due to the pandemic, Muhyiddin said.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Cricket - Kohli becomes first Indian to reach 10,000 runs in T20 cricket
Kohli has a total of 10,038 runs from 314 games at an average of 41.65 in T20s, with 3,159 of those coming while playing for India.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Abdul Latif expected to recover within two months - Coach
The gold medalist at the Games had shown good progress and was able to move his left leg better after suffering a groin injury.
Sun Sep 12 2021
Coach will not stop Abdul Latif competing in normal category
National para-athletics champion, Abdul Latif Romly can compete in the normal category if he wants to do so, says his coach Shahrul Amri Suhaimi.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Mum wills son to long jump gold with screams of 'Fly Latif... fly Latif!'
"Fly Latif... fly Latif!" Those were the encouraging screams by Salmah Yatim as she willed her son Abdul Latif Romly while staying tuned to the television watching him compete in the long jump event.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Long jump gold medallist Abdul Latif disappointed at not clearing 8-metre mark
National long jumper Abdul Latif Romly should be jumping for joy after winning his second Paralympic gold medal here today, instead, he kept saying how disappointed he was.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024