Lack of funds not stopping Maszlee from helping poor pupils

Fomer minister emphasises importance of saving those left behind during pandemic learning to safeguard country’s future.

By Diyana Ibrahim · 3 years ago

Lack of funds not stopping Maszlee from helping poor pupils

Untuk Malaysia gives B40 pupils big boost

Initiative by Maszlee Malik aims to help those left behind in online learning amid Covid-19 pandemic.

By Diyana Ibrahim · 3 years ago

Untuk Malaysia gives B40 pupils big boost

Rehda requests more help for B40 home buyers

They need a special financing scheme to own homes, says housing association.

By Ragananthini Vethasalam, Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 3 years ago

Rehda requests more help for B40 home buyers

More focus to be given to B40’s lowest category, says Mustapa

Households earning less than RM2,500 classified as B1.

· 3 years ago

More focus to be given to B40’s lowest category, says Mustapa

Make sure banks don’t charge interest when loan extended, urges MTUC

Automatic moratorium ends in September, 3-month extension only for selected applicants.

· 3 years ago

Make sure banks don’t charge interest when loan extended, urges MTUC


Universal basic income worth a shot

Commentary by Kenneth Cheng Chee Kin · 3 years ago

Universal basic income worth a shot

RM4.8 billion Prihatin aid in B40 hands

Those yet to get cash assistance can collect it at BSN branches up till December 31.

· 4 years ago

RM4.8 billion Prihatin aid in B40 hands

Muhibah spirit comes to the fore as Covid-19 rages on

Neighbours reaching out to needy with food banks, help to buy groceries during MCO.

 

By Ravin Palanisamy, Diyana Ibrahim · 4 years ago

Muhibah spirit comes to the fore as Covid-19 rages on

Folk need cash now, say analysts

Plan to allow people to dip into EPF savings just deferring problem, not helping poor. 

By Bede Hong · 4 years ago

Folk need cash now, say analysts

Social distancing ‘impossible’ for families in low-cost flats

3 generations living under one roof common, straining finances and adding to stress under movement-control order.

By Zaim Ibrahim · 4 years ago · 2 comments

Social distancing ‘impossible’ for families in low-cost flats

Pakatan risks losing M40 vote over new fuel subsidy

Middle-income earners agree that B40 should get aid, but it shouldn't be at their expense.

By Diyana Ibrahim · 4 years ago · 1 comment

Pakatan risks losing M40 vote over new fuel subsidy

PM says some B40 folk own six cars

New fuel subsidy scheme, to take effect next January, is only for one vehicle per individual, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

By Mohd Farhan Darwis, Chan Kok Leong · 4 years ago · 2 comments

PM says some B40 folk own six cars

Cheaper basic goods B40 folk’s top wish for Budget 2020

Most families don't want more cash aid, but for govt to either intervene in the market or reduce fuel prices.

By Sheridan Mahavera, Zaim Ibrahim, Desmond Davidson · 4 years ago · 1 comment

Cheaper basic goods B40 folk’s top wish for Budget 2020

Ministry drafting economic policy to help B40, hardcore poor, says Salahuddin

Paper expected to be presented to PM, cabinet in September.

· 10 months ago

Ministry drafting economic policy to help B40, hardcore poor, says Salahuddin

People’s Income Initiative aimed at increasing earnings of B40, hardcore poor, says Rafizi

Newly launched programme taps on public and private sector to spur economic growth at grassroots level.

· 1 year ago

People’s Income Initiative aimed at increasing earnings of B40, hardcore poor, says Rafizi