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LETTER | Address drastic increase in vegetable prices

LETTER | Address drastic increase in vegetable prices

Rising prices can seriously impact the diet of low-income households.
COMMENT | Task force needed to solve high insurance premiums

COMMENT | Task force needed to solve high insurance premiums

It should be able to identify those responsible in short order.
Minister: Cost of living indicator to enhance targeted subsidy programmes

Minister: Cost of living indicator to enhance targeted subsidy programmes

This is to ensure aid reaches those most in need, says Armizan.
Poverty line income not only criterion for welfare aid - Nancy

Poverty line income not only criterion for welfare aid - Nancy

Minister says multiple factors taken into account in vetting eligible individuals.
COMMENT | Hopes of the Chinese for PN

COMMENT | Hopes of the Chinese for PN

Chinese support does not come without conditions, they want to see action, not just rhetoric.
DOSM: Family of 4 needs RM5,854 a month in S'gor to live decently

DOSM: Family of 4 needs RM5,854 a month in S'gor to live decently

However, two adults making a median salary of RM2.9k may struggle.
Telcos offer attractive internet, device packages at Madani anniversary event

Telcos offer attractive internet, device packages at Madani anniversary event

The three-day programme at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre ends tomorrow.
City folk enjoy great deals at Rahmah Madani sale

City folk enjoy great deals at Rahmah Madani sale

Eggs, rice, cooking oil and fresh fruits on sale at affordable prices at three-day event in KL.
Padu Phase 2 registration to open after cabinet nod - Rafizi

Padu Phase 2 registration to open after cabinet nod - Rafizi

Public risks exclusion from RON95 subsidies if they don't register, minister says.
Packet cooking oil subsidy stays, talks focus on reducing leakage - Rafizi

Packet cooking oil subsidy stays, talks focus on reducing leakage - Rafizi

Minister pleads for space to undertake reforms.
Govt discussed removing packet cooking oil subsidy - Rafizi

Govt discussed removing packet cooking oil subsidy - Rafizi

Minister cautions that abolishing subsidy could pose certain risks.
'RM56 annual pay hike in 30 years' - study raises alarm over stagnant wages

'RM56 annual pay hike in 30 years' - study raises alarm over stagnant wages

KRI finds 59.6pct of graduates still earning below RM2k after more than a decade has passed.
Many traders unable to offer Menu Rahmah over cost concerns: Minister

Many traders unable to offer Menu Rahmah over cost concerns: Minister

PARLIAMENT | Armizan says govt is looking into other ways to continue the initiative.
RM3.6m retirement plan exposes 'great disparity', rues PSM

RM3.6m retirement plan exposes 'great disparity', rues PSM

Arutchelvan struggling to fathom the divide between M'sian upper and working classes.
DOSM releases 2023 Cost of Living Indicator Report at diamond jubilee do

DOSM releases 2023 Cost of Living Indicator Report at diamond jubilee do

Online calculator tells you cost of basic living expenses in your area.

Increase minimum wage by 65pct in 10 years, economist says

Increase minimum wage by 65pct in 10 years, economist says

'Provide truly sufficient income to cover living cost.'
Accurate data needed to curb leakages in govt subsidies, says PM

Accurate data needed to curb leakages in govt subsidies, says PM

'If not, spending will continue to rise without effectively reaching target groups.'
PM feels 'lemas' over opposition defending T15

PM feels 'lemas' over opposition defending T15

Govt wants to help poor without raising more taxes, Anwar says.
COMMENT | Tax the rich more to improve healthcare, education

COMMENT | Tax the rich more to improve healthcare, education

More expensive public services will just drive T15 to private options.
RON95 subsidy: Saddiq cautions Rafizi against using shock tactics

RON95 subsidy: Saddiq cautions Rafizi against using shock tactics

UPDATED 9AM | PARLIAMENT | The public is anxious because policies announced are unclear, Muar MP says.
Unionist: 'Cry babies' that can't afford minimum wage should close shop

Unionist: 'Cry babies' that can't afford minimum wage should close shop

SMEs among the most protected businesses benefiting from govt initiatives, says Lo.
Unfair to categorise teachers and civil servants as T15, says Wee

Unfair to categorise teachers and civil servants as T15, says Wee

MCA president also urges govt to drop two-tier petrol pricing idea.
Fadillah: Incentives for developers committed to affordable housing

Fadillah: Incentives for developers committed to affordable housing

They include tax relief and access to more strategic properties, DPM says.
YOURSAY | Reduce petrol subsidies, but gradually and methodically

YOURSAY | Reduce petrol subsidies, but gradually and methodically

'If the government is not prepared, best not to announce anything.'