Zahid urges assistance for vulnerable, fragile B40 group so they can break free from hardship.

Academics suggest looking at various factors to better define poverty line.

This follows the announcement of an affordable prepaid data plan set to launch in February.

Minister says dropouts, and literacy and numeracy are also issues of concern.

Malaysia votes on November 19.

Analyst claims public response will heat up once everyone realises what's at stake.

They say much-needed aid will help pay daily expenses, bills.

Impoverished appeal to government for aid to restart their businesses.

 

Impossible to consider future while Covid-19, MCO create uncertainty.

Each family to receive RM200 in food aid a month for six months, foundation says.

Komuniti Tukang Jahit stops making corporate gifts to provide supplies for poor, homeless and refugees.

This is up from the RM15 million set aside for the purpose this year, Dewan Negara told.

B40 schoolchildren to receive aid to purchase exercise books for new school year.

They say it is nearly impossible to have savings at the end of the month due to the high cost of living.