Govt to bear cost increase for B40 pilgrims

Prime minister says the Finance Ministry will pick up the tab this year.

· 1 year ago

Govt to bear cost increase for B40 pilgrims

Budget 2023 focuses on reviving B40, M40, say economists

Experts says both groups ensured of higher disposable income, better quality of life.

By Ravin Palanisamy, Alfian Z.M. Tahir · 1 year ago

Budget 2023 focuses on reviving B40, M40, say economists

More income opportunities for B40 group soon

Economy minister says the government wants to reduce people’s reliance on EPF withdrawals.

· 1 year ago

More income opportunities for B40 group soon

B40 housewives can sell basic necessities directly from suppliers

Salahuddin Ayub says ‘Rezeki Suri’ programme will reduce need for middlemen.

· 1 year ago · 1 comment

B40 housewives can sell basic necessities directly from suppliers

Insurance to protect poor, vulnerable

Commentary by Nick Tan · 1 year ago

Insurance to protect poor, vulnerable


Targeted subsidy scheme can save country RM20 billion a year, says Muhyiddin

Ex-PM urges action to deliver aid to B40 group, which actually needs it.

· 1 year ago

Targeted subsidy scheme can save country RM20 billion a year, says Muhyiddin

RM13 million for B40 Indian children preschool education

National Unity Ministry says grant to cover school fees, books, stationery and breakfast for more than 5,000 pupils.

· 1 year ago

RM13 million for B40 Indian children preschool education

Mind the gap

Commentary by Emmanuel Joseph · 1 year ago

Mind the gap

UiTM professor relieved of duties after belittling B40 student

Varsity says decision made to allow thorough investigation into the incident.

By Aminah Farid · 2 years ago

UiTM professor relieved of duties after belittling B40 student

Foundation aims to help 1,000 B40 households own a home

Housing loan assistance to help low income group.

· 2 years ago

Foundation aims to help 1,000 B40 households own a home

B40 govt servants can now buy car insurance in instalments

Saravanan says RM100 million Syariah-compliant scheme implemented by Socso.

· 2 years ago

B40 govt servants can now buy car insurance in instalments

Urban poverty has worsened, needs to be rectified holistically

· 2 years ago

B40 group pleads for cash aid along with Covid care package

Low-income earners seek immediate solution to current financial predicament.

By Elill Easwaran · 2 years ago

B40 group pleads for cash aid along with Covid care package

Govt to provide B40 families with Covid-19 care packages

Prime minister says this will help ease their financial burden and protect them from the coronavirus.

By Ravin Palanisamy · 2 years ago

Govt to provide B40 families with Covid-19 care packages

Teachers join forces to provide free online lessons to needy pupils

Naam Anbukarangal aims to help all, regardless of race, religion.

By Raevathi Supramaniam · 2 years ago

Teachers join forces to provide free online lessons to needy pupils