Number of hardcore poor households now below 0.09 pct, one of lowest among other developing nations, says PM

Dewan will also discuss issues surrounding courier companies in the country

Individual is currently receiving various assistance, support from state govt to help them exit category as soon as possible, says Amirudin

The new initiative provides flexible, targeted support for hardcore poor households, says exco

Figure represents around 7,000 people nationwide, finance minister II says

Amirudin Shari says state will unveil poverty eradication formula in upcoming budget

Selangor median household income above national level at RM10,726

State govt takes steps to elevate lowest-income groups with targeted aid programmes

The poorest families in Selangor, KL also get housing, education and business help

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — The government will launch the Sejahtera Madani initiative tomorrow as part of its ongoing efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KOTA KINABALU, April 15 — The number of heads of household (KIR) who are hardcore poor in Sabah has recorded a significant decrease of 89.9 per cent according to the eKasih database as of February 28, compared to the same month last year, the Sabah State Legislative Assembly was told today.

TAIPING, Feb 22 — The government has allocated RM869 million for the Supplementary Food Programme (RMT) this year to help students in the hardcore poor category.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The Madani government’s efforts to eliminate hardcore poverty have made significant strides, with three states and one federal territory successfully recording zero cases of hardcore poverty last year.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 24 — Lembaga Zakat Selangor (LZS) is expecting to provide aid to 94,000 hardcore poor families this year, said its chairman Tan Sri Syed Anwar Jamalullail. It also plans to reduce the number of people who require zakat aid, and aims to mark off 4,500...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis and Putrajaya have reported zero hardcore poverty, based on eKasih data as of November 30, the Dewan Negara was told today.

KOTA KINABALU, April 6 — The number hardcore poor in Sabah has dropped to 13,172  households as of March 24 compared to 22,510 households three years ago, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 15 — Issues of urban poverty and hardcore poor, as well as petty traders and hawkers, will be given priority by Dr Zaliha Mustafa in her new post as minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories).

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Issues related to child abuse, low participation of secondary students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and poverty eradication are among the focus of the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.

BENTONG, Oct 3 — The Education Ministry (MOE) needs some time to implement special school models for the B40 and hardcore poor groups in the country, said minister Fadhlina Sidek.