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

World Bank commends country for strong performance, urges improvements in education, health outcomes

Recipients concur that state govt aid renewed their confidence to continue their businesses

State govt not only provides assistance but builds their capacity to self-reliance, escape poverty sustainably, says Papparaidu

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

State to focus efforts on uplifting B40 households, Orang Asli communities

PM details Putrajaya’s efforts over the year to lower poverty rate, enhance people’s well-being

Crucial to make state's aid policies more inclusive, reflective of current realities, especially for those on B40, M40 borderline, says Papparaidu

Amirudin says govt committed to ensure residents grow alongside state, economy

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

Selangor median household income above national level at RM10,726

Selangor intensifies efforts to help more people register on welfare directory

Health workforce, infrastructure, digital connectivity, youth unemployment decrease, renewable energy capacity mark notable improvements

Initiative's formula to be improved by relaxing, revising conditions to benefit families in need, says Papparaidu

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

World Bank economist notes country has moved 14 million people out of poverty since independence

Exco urges local authorities to support traders, hawkers with strategic locations

Workshops with excos, sessions with indigenous village chiefs will be held as immediate measures, says Amirudin

PUTRAJAYA, July 24 — The Malaysia Madani People's Wellbeing Initiative (Sejahtera Madani), launched today to end poverty, has successfully raised nearly RM120 million, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Malaysia and Thailand are working closely to forge a new partnership aimed at uplifting impoverished provinces on both sides of the border, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.