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Govt mulling databases, e-wallet for two-tier RON95 subsidies

Govt mulling databases, e-wallet for two-tier RON95 subsidies

Finance Ministry official says a solid system is important to prevent leakage.
'Why announce T15 policies when you haven't even defined group?'

'Why announce T15 policies when you haven't even defined group?'

UPDATED 12.07PM | BUDGET 2025 | Syed Saddiq chides govt for 'announcing first, thinking later'.
Govt provides breakdown of Rahmah cash, necessities aid

Govt provides breakdown of Rahmah cash, necessities aid

BUDGET 2025 | Chart details categories, income brackets, maximum quantum for recipients.
Govt considers MyKad to verify RON95 subsidy at the pump

Govt considers MyKad to verify RON95 subsidy at the pump

BUDGET 2025 | Just like you slot in your credit card, says transport minister.
Number of cash aid recipients increases by nearly 600pct

Number of cash aid recipients increases by nearly 600pct

BUDGET 2025 | Allocation up from RM13 billion from RM10 billion, benefiting nine million people.
Salmon, avocado to cost more under expanded SST scheme

Salmon, avocado to cost more under expanded SST scheme

BUDGET 2025 | New scheme won't burden ordinary people, Anwar says.
MP SPEAKS | Govt needs to uplift Indian community from poverty

MP SPEAKS | Govt needs to uplift Indian community from poverty

More must be done urgently to address discrimination against the disadvantaged.
LETTER | Time to deepen our understanding of poverty

LETTER | Time to deepen our understanding of poverty

Malaysian govt taking steps in right direction but more needs to be done.
Budget 2025: NGOs want more, better-targeted welfare spending

Budget 2025: NGOs want more, better-targeted welfare spending

Issues raised include gender-responsive budgeting, minimum wage.
Nga reminisces about lawyer days helping woman who stole milk

Nga reminisces about lawyer days helping woman who stole milk

'By helping people, I believe you will be happier.'
LETTER | Address student debt, build more public unis

LETTER | Address student debt, build more public unis

Education is a human right, govt should not charge for it.
COMMENT | Being rational about the ringgit

COMMENT | Being rational about the ringgit

Underachievers often claim credit for fortuitous events.
Paying it forward: Receipts for the hungry

Paying it forward: Receipts for the hungry

One restaurant in Pandamaran, Selangor, is keeping the practice alive.
Dr M: Govt intervention can prevent rich vs poor conflict

Dr M: Govt intervention can prevent rich vs poor conflict

'In these days of climate change, disparity is even more.'
Govt mulling halt to egg subsidies once supply stabilises - Mat Sabu

Govt mulling halt to egg subsidies once supply stabilises - Mat Sabu

UPDATED 1.11PM | Savings will be channelled to other agrofood sectors in need, he says.

Budget 2025 to address inflation, boost wages, says PM

Budget 2025 to address inflation, boost wages, says PM

While prices of essential goods have fallen, income levels have not increased - Anwar.
COMMENT | The ringgit has risen - so?

COMMENT | The ringgit has risen - so?

Does this mean better days are ahead for us Malaysians?
Govt to use net disposable income as new basis for aid distribution

Govt to use net disposable income as new basis for aid distribution

Concept would reduce exclusion errors, be more equitable, says PM.
Govt eradicating hardcore poverty in line with economic growth - Rafizi

Govt eradicating hardcore poverty in line with economic growth - Rafizi

This is to ensure no one is left behind, minister says.
COMMENT | Raise starting salaries if M'sians are to retire comfortably

COMMENT | Raise starting salaries if M'sians are to retire comfortably

Pay must increase in tandem with inflation and rising cost of living in the country.
Report: Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty

Report: Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty

Khazanah Research Institute says urban households are hit hardest.
Retail prices of RON97, diesel drop six sen from tomorrow

Retail prices of RON97, diesel drop six sen from tomorrow

This is in line with drop in crude oil price, ringgit strengthening.
After founder becomes billionaire, 99 Speedmart reacts to 'low wages' claim

After founder becomes billionaire, 99 Speedmart reacts to 'low wages' claim

Its CEO defends company's wages, says it's fair and complies with Employment Act.
Budget 2025 to focus on inflation control, cost of living solutions: PM

Budget 2025 to focus on inflation control, cost of living solutions: PM

Anwar assures govt committed to prudent economic management.