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[COLUMNIST] Public-private partnerships in addressing urban poverty

[COLUMNIST] Public-private partnerships in addressing urban poverty

PPP would see the urban poor having wider opportunities for better quality employment, purchasing power, and quality of life.
Thu May 19 2022
Community cooperatives set to increase income of urban poor

Community cooperatives set to increase income of urban poor

Jaafar says this could provide an opportunity for the urban poor and marginalised individuals to play a role through concerted efforts.
Thu Oct 21 2021
KKMM to work with FT Ministry to alleviate urban poverty

KKMM to work with FT Ministry to alleviate urban poverty

KKMM plans to work with the Federal Territories Ministry in continuing the previous and future programmes to alleviate the burden of more than 10,000 urban poor.
Mon Aug 30 2021
15,000 hardcore, urban poor in KL, Putrajaya to receive aid

15,000 hardcore, urban poor in KL, Putrajaya to receive aid

Annuar said the programme was a proactive measure to mobilise efforts to track down those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Jul 14 2021
DBKL receives over 38,000 applications for PA, PPR houses

DBKL receives over 38,000 applications for PA, PPR houses

Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Mahadi Che Ngah said applications involving the urban poor had been received since 2009.
Thu Apr 01 2021
Govt committed to providing affordable housing despite facing rising property values

Govt committed to providing affordable housing despite facing rising property values

The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government is committed to providing comfortable and affordable housing to B40 and urban poor groups.
Fri Mar 26 2021
Unemployment among KL urban poor doubles since September - UNICEF

Unemployment among KL urban poor doubles since September - UNICEF

Unemployment among heads of low-income urban families in Kuala Lumpur low-cost flat has doubled during the last year's Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).
Mon Feb 08 2021
Hard times call for more precise urban poor statistics

Hard times call for more precise urban poor statistics

The importance of accurate and comprehensive statistics to ensure sufficient assistance for the urban poor.
Tue Feb 02 2021
RM750,000 worth of food baskets allocated to FT parliamentary constituencies

RM750,000 worth of food baskets allocated to FT parliamentary constituencies

Each of the parliamentary constituencies will receive 1,000 units of food baskets, which would be distributed to eligible urban poor and B40 recipients.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Budget 2021: Allocation of social enterprise eases the burden of the urban poor

Budget 2021: Allocation of social enterprise eases the burden of the urban poor

The purchase of goods and services involved with social enterprises will directly benefit the community.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Selangor allocates RM2 mln to assist youths via RiDE programme

Selangor allocates RM2 mln to assist youths via RiDE programme

The programme was targeted to benefit about 3,000 youths, aged 17 to 30, by obtaining a category B2 motorcycle licence with a subsidy of RM350 for each of them.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Tengku Zatashah: Serving Humanity With A Royal Passion

Tengku Zatashah: Serving Humanity With A Royal Passion

Tengku Zatashah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah defies royal stereotypes. The social activist speaks to AWANI Review about her efforts to help the environment and the urban poor.
Tue Jul 23 2019
[INFOGRAPHIC] Klinik 1Malaysia, in the spirit of primary healthcare

[INFOGRAPHIC] Klinik 1Malaysia, in the spirit of primary healthcare

KLINIK 1Malaysia (K1M) was launched in 2010 to provide basic medical care for the urban poor in the country.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Govt plans to implement food aid programme for urban poor

Govt plans to implement food aid programme for urban poor

The meeting had discussed several reports from several ministries and government agencies about the cost of living, especially regarding the issues related to urban poverty.
Thu May 18 2017
Projects help urban poor, disabled earn a living

Projects help urban poor, disabled earn a living

As this writer stepped out of the lift, she saw a wheelchair-bound man waiting for her by the door of an apartment unit, smiling.
Fri Mar 03 2017
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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