Students can now apply for 1Malaysia Book Vouchers - Idris
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh says the new method of giving out aid would be coordinated by the Domestic Trade Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry through its agency, Bank Rakyat.
Tue Feb 21 2017
Student loses BB1M vouchers worth RM30,000
The student was trying to cash the vouchers for his friends and met the suspect, who was posing as a willing buyer.
Thu Apr 21 2016
Four bookstores blacklisted over abuse of BB1M
Four bookstores have been blacklisted over abuse of the 1Malaysia Book Vouchers (BB1M) programme, says the Higher Education Ministry.
Wed Apr 06 2016
Ministry studying to improve BB1M to prevent abuse - Idris Jusoh
The Higher Education Ministry is carrying out a study to improve the 1Malaysia Book Voucher (BB1M) facility to prevent its abuse.
Sun Apr 03 2016
Students, bookshops misusing BB1M to be blacklisted - Idris
He said his ministry had received complaints about students allegedly selling the BB1Ms to bookstores to obtain cash, and would conduct a holistic investigation on the matter.
Thu Mar 31 2016
Reduced budget does not affect Ministry in efficient promotion of education
Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said the reduced allocation was due to the government's adversely-affected income.
Sat Oct 24 2015
BB1M scams ongoing since 2012
Malaysian Book Industry Chamber said recipients and vendors of the 1Malaysia Book Voucher (BB1M) has abused the government scheme since it started in 2012.
Wed Apr 30 2014
BB1M vouchers strictly for academic publication from Thursday
The usage of 1Malaysia Book Voucher (BB1M) to purchase items other than academic books, journals and magazines will be prohibited from Thursday.
Tue Apr 29 2014