Anwar firm on adopting policies that benefit the poor
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised today that the policies adopted by the Madani Government will not overlook the interests of...
LZS to disburse RM31.9 mln in aid to nearly 70,000 recipients for Ramadan, Syawal
SHAH ALAM, March 10 — The Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) has allocated a total of RM31.9 million for Ramadan and Syawal assistance this year, to...
Community leaders, government agencies urged to aid with hardcore poverty eradication
KOTA MARUDU, March 5 — Community leaders and government agencies need to to assist the government in its efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in the country,...
Government to introduce targeted urban agriculture programme —PM
KUALA SELANGOR, Feb 25 — The government will introduce a targeted urban agriculture programme in a shift towards increasing the country’s agricultural output, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri...
Selangor Zakat spends RM33 mln to aid 70,000 poor students this year
By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar HULU LANGAT, Feb 8 — The Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) is distributing RM33.4 million in aid this year to help 70,283...
Experts: Special school proposal needs in-depth study
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — On July 27, 2023, the government launched the visionary Madani economic narrative, a roadmap to pave the way for sustainable...
Increase minimum salary to balance income with living cost — Expert
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The minimum wage rate in the country should be increased to balance the people’s income with the current high cost...
Hardcore poor welfare continues to be unity government’s priority — PM Anwar
KUALA NERUS, Jan 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the welfare of the poor, especially the hardcore poor, will continue to...
Over 30,000 families in KL living below the poverty line
PETALING JAYA, Feb 1 (Bernama) — Over 30,000 families out of 1.8 million population in the capital are estimated to have an income of below...
RM6.8mln to upgrade e-Kasih, collect more accurate data
The Prime Minister said that RM6.8 million would be allocated to upgrade the database of the e-Kasih system next year. “I’m aware that the existing...