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Develop measures to implement targeted subsidies – PM tells agencies

Develop measures to implement targeted subsidies – PM tells agencies

Super-rich and conglomerates enjoying subsidies meant for the poor, he says. 
BN's basic income offer will help B40 but concerns raised on implementation

BN's basic income offer will help B40 but concerns raised on implementation

Experts say it's efficient as it can replace other cash stimulus schemes.
Nyawa helps underprivileged get affordable counselling

Nyawa helps underprivileged get affordable counselling

Association between economic inequality, poor mental health - Farihin.
S'gor continues to exempt assessment tax, trading licence fees for poor

S'gor continues to exempt assessment tax, trading licence fees for poor

State exco says measure in place since 2016 to help the needy.
PM should strengthen safety net for low-income group: Klang MP

PM should strengthen safety net for low-income group: Klang MP

Charles Santiago says malnutrition among children is particularly concerning.
Review classification of B40, M40, and T20 citizens – Rafizi

Review classification of B40, M40, and T20 citizens – Rafizi

This is needed if govt aims to implement targeted subsidies. 
KJ: Health awareness low, only 53pct underwent screenings past one year

KJ: Health awareness low, only 53pct underwent screenings past one year

'Don't wait until you're sick to go for checkups.'
RM13m allocated for Indian B40 kids' preschool education

RM13m allocated for Indian B40 kids' preschool education

The grant is expected to benefit more than 5,100 children.
Sudden cooking oil subsidy removal will hit B40 hardest, says group

Sudden cooking oil subsidy removal will hit B40 hardest, says group

It should be done gradually instead to ease their burden. 
PM: Govt to allocate RM1m to provide legal services for underprivileged

PM: Govt to allocate RM1m to provide legal services for underprivileged

Govt will set up the Tan Sri Ahmad Ibrahim Foundation for this purpose.
Two M'sian trust schools shortlisted for World's Best School Prizes

Two M'sian trust schools shortlisted for World's Best School Prizes

Majority of students in both schools from lower-income groups.
RM20m for entrepreneurship training for B40, single mothers

RM20m for entrepreneurship training for B40, single mothers

Initiative to help groups gain higher income, deputy minister says.
Tablets for B40 students to be distributed by July - Annuar

Tablets for B40 students to be distributed by July - Annuar

Minister says the tender process had been delayed.
Allianz General partners Bateriku.com to offer Allianz PerlindunganKu for B40 communities

Allianz General partners Bateriku.com to offer Allianz PerlindunganKu for B40 communities

Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) is partnering Bateriku (M) Sdn.Bhd. (Bateriku.com) to offer its Allianz PerlindunganKu to all B40 community groups registered under Bateriku.com.
COMMENT | Basikal lajak - whose fault is it?

COMMENT | Basikal lajak - whose fault is it?

Problem is the result of socio-economic inequality among M'sians.
Minister: Tablets for B40 varsity students are from 'established brands'

Minister: Tablets for B40 varsity students are from 'established brands'

Govt has a bad track record of procuring tech for poor students.
Malaysian Family Student Device Package open tender still in progress – Annuar

Malaysian Family Student Device Package open tender still in progress – Annuar

A picture of the device drew criticism.
Questions emerge over quality of tablets for B40 varsity students

Questions emerge over quality of tablets for B40 varsity students

Annuar Musa urges patience, says procurement being finalised by MOF.
UiTM puts lecturer who berated B40 student on leave

UiTM puts lecturer who berated B40 student on leave

Varsity’s decision comes two days after it arranged meeting between them. 
LETTER | Bridging gap in education's digital divide

LETTER | Bridging gap in education's digital divide

Video of lecturer berating student for lack of laptop highlights digital inequality.
UiTM to take action against lecturer who berated B40 student

UiTM to take action against lecturer who berated B40 student

UPDATED 2.30PM | Professor chided student with no laptop.
MP SPEAKS | If poverty is multidimensional, flood relief must be equally so

MP SPEAKS | If poverty is multidimensional, flood relief must be equally so

Recovery plans must be realistic to ensure wellbeing of the rakyat.

Payment for Phase 2 Covid-19 special assistance beginning this Thursday

Payment for Phase 2 Covid-19 special assistance beginning this Thursday

Checks for approval status can be made through the BKC portal.

Allianz General, MYC inks MoU to encourage social protection among B40 youths

Allianz General, MYC inks MoU to encourage social protection among B40 youths

Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Malaysian Youth Council (MYC) to support the government’s efforts in increasing social protection among B40 youths.