KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — A total of 50.3 per cent or 6.4 million accounts of the total loan accounts in the household sector are fixed-rate loans that are not affected by the 100 basis point increase in the overnight policy rate (OPR) last year, said Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — Although various parties have criticised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s maiden budget, particularly in relation to the expected rise in the nation’s debt, some experts see the unity government’s move as necessary to protect the welfare of the people.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The People’s Income Initiative (IPR) that was launched by the government today is aimed at increasing the income of the hardcore poor and B40 group to at least RM2,000 a month, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Feb 17 — A total of 65,000 units of Rumah Selangorku in the Idaman and Harapan category have been approved for construction from 2018 until now, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He informed that of the number, 24,000 units are in the planning...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The government will make several important announcements soon, including on additional income opportunities for the B40 group so that the people do not have to use up their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — Nearly 10 days after its introduction, ‘Menu Rahmah’ – one of the initiatives by the unity government to help the public cope with the rising cost of living – is gaining positive response from the people.

SHAH ALAM, Feb 3 — The Sungai Tua constituency community service centre will be collaborating with schools within the area to distribute the Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI’s Back To School assistance.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced that the payment of phase one of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) to 8.7 million people in the B40 group worth RM1.67 billion will be credited into the accounts of the registered recipients in stages from tomorrow.

KULAI, Jan 15 — The government received 63,000 appeals to get devices under the PerantiSiswa Programme when the deadline for appeals closed on December 31 last year.

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 8 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will be introducing the ‘Payung Rahmah’ initiative to reduce the cost of living for the lower-income group (B40) and hardcore poor.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — After years of serving as the nation’s economic majority, the Malaysian middle class or M40 is now losing ground.

By Diana Abd Wahab SHAH ALAM, Dec 8 — Women from the underprivileged group (B40) will have the opportunity to get free legal advice for Syariah cases through the Syariah Legal Aid Fund. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the initiative, held in collaboration with the Selangor Bar,...

SHAH ALAM, Oct 20 — RM100 shopping vouchers were provided to low-income Indian families in all state constituencies, for the upcoming Deepavali festival.

IPOH, July 16 — The government has launched a five-month campaign aimed at screening 1.5 million people because the level of health awareness in the country is still low, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

PUTRAJAYA, June 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today announced an additional RM100 in cash assistance for households and also RM50 for single individuals who are recipients under the Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) programme.

By Sheeda Fathil AMPANG, June 11 — The Selangor Saring free health screening programme has made it easier for the B40 group to obtain health treatment. Bukit Antarabangsa state constituency coordinator Suzana Shaharudin said that overall individuals have expressed the wish for the programme...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Prices of food and other essential items, which reportedly have shot up by 60 percent, are stirring up concern as the effects are not only being felt by B40 householders but also people in the middle-income category, especially those living in the bigger cities.

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, April 21 — Approximately 1,334 boxes of basic food aid were handed over to the B40 income group by Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd last year. The company said the aid is part of its 'Together We Move Forward' programme since 2020, which focuses on the B40 in and...

SHAH ALAM, April 1 — The board of directors of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) has decided to suspend Prof Roshana Takim from her teaching duties beginning today until an investigation into the case of the lecturer shown rebuking a B40 student in a viral video is completed.

SHAH ALAM, April 1 — Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) has lodged a police report after its ‘chronological report’ regarding a case of its contract lecturer berating a B40 student went viral on social media.