By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 22 – Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated), or MBI, is extending a helping hand to 16,800 students from low-income families in the state by providing essential school supplies for the upcoming academic year. MBI corporate social responsibility head Ahmad...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Tabung Haji (TH) today announced that the cost for first-time Malaysian muassasah pilgrims from the B40 group to perform haj this year is at RM12,356 per person.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — The government's move to retain the 2 sen/kilowatt-hour(kWh) rebate for users with monthly electricity bills below RM220 will provide relief to the B40 group, who are grappling with the rising cost of living.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The management of the People’s Welfare Development Scheme (SPKR) by the Rural and Regional Development Ministry has achieved its objectives in providing safe and comfortable housing, improving skills, and increasing income, according to the Auditor General's Report (LKAN) 2022.

SUNGAI BULOH, Nov 19 — The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) which was allocated RM100 million to implement socio-economic development programmes for the Indian community, particularly the B40 group, has distributed RM62 million to more than 100,000 recipients so far.

By Nas Norziela Nasbah SHAH ALAM, Nov 2 — Meru state assemblyman Mariam Abdul Rashid is confident the state government will provide higher allocations in the 2024 Selangor Budget to address flooding issues. She said several drains and ditches, the causes of floods in the area, are currently...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — The government will expand the Rent-to-Own scheme to enable more people from the B40 and M40 groups to own homes.

SARIKEI, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- A total of 982 participants under the Driver's Licence Assistance Programme (MyLesen) comprising the B40 group in the Sarikei Parliamentary constituency received their Class B2 probationary driving licences (PDL) after completing the programme.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) has allocated RM10.8 million for 167 kindergartens registered with the Education Ministry nationwide under the Private Kindergarten Early Education Subsidy.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) hopes the government will offer an affordable and adequate takaful protection plan for the B40 and M40 income groups in Budget 2024.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Sept 20 — Approximately 200 families residing in Pangsapuri Rebana Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang, were provided with donations of various basic food items including rice, on Sunday (September 17). Bandar Baru Klang state assemblyman Dr Quah Perng Fei said the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — The free Madani Medical Scheme service was expanded nationwide from Friday, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa told the Dewan Rakyat today.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Sept 14 — Universiti Selangor's (Unisel) considerably lower tuition fees compared to other private institutions have provided wider education opportunities for students, including those from financially underprivileged families. In fact, Unisel...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — B40 traders and entrepreneur are encouraged to take advantage of the Free Business Registration Scheme initiative offered by the government through the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The Jualan Ehsan Rahmah (JER) programme remains the preferred option for residents of Kampung Melayu Ampang here, with many hoping that the Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation’s (PKPS) initiative will be held on a weekly basis to help them plan their daily expenses.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Aug 24 — Newly minted state executive councillor for housing Borhan Aman Shah has set his sights on constructing 200,000 units of affordable homes for low income households by the end of the term. He said some of these projects have also been earmarked for...

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 23 — A total of RM10 million has been allocated for the Urban Community Economic Empowerment (PEKB) programme this year to guide those from the B40 group in urban areas to run businesses that can improve their quality of life.

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 20 — State-level engagement sessions to receive input related to Budget 2024 will begin tomorrow, starting with Malacca, said Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 20 — The Rahmah Sales programme, initiated by the late Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub, has successfully benefited various groups in the country and should continue.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — In a call for developers to build more affordable housing, Universiti Teknologi Mara economics lecturer Jain Yassin said more of these projects can help B40 and M40 group members become homeowners.