Govt to update poverty line income - Mustapa
The government will update the poverty line (PGK) income based on the findings of the Household Income, Expenditure and Basic Amenities Survey (HIES/BA) 2022 which is being carried out by the DOSM.
Tue Aug 16 2022
KPWKM expects number of JKM aid recipients to reach 550,000 this year
The number of welfare assistance recipients under the JKM this year is expected to reach 550,000 people compared to 517,414 last year through the adoption of the Food Poverty Line Income (PGK) limit.
Mon Jan 10 2022
3,633 households with hardcore poor status in Melaka - CM
Sulaiman said the situation is quite worrying as Melaka used to have zero hardcore poor in the urban and rural areas.
Sun Jan 09 2022
A more comprehensive benchmark to determine actual poverty level
It is high time that we also move beyond the current MPI as well as over-reliance on the EPF.
Fri Oct 22 2021
KPWKM adopts food Poverty Line Income of RM1,169 to distribute aid to recipients
Rina also advised the disabled to register under JKM so that they can receive 32 benefits provided by the government to ease their burden.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Govt urged to raise minimum wage requirement for EPC
The government has been urged to raise the minimum wage requirement for Disabled Workers Allowance (EPC) in line with the recent revision of the national poverty line income (PLI).
Thu Dec 17 2020
Poverty rate in Sarawak expected to increase this year - Fatimah
The poverty rate in Sarawak is expected to increase following the introduction of the new poverty line income this year
Sat Dec 05 2020
Budget 21: Increase in assistance rate for vulnerable group shows govt cares
The increase in assistance of between 10 and 30 per cent for the vulnerable group in the 2021 Budget shows that the government emphasises sustainability of financial assistance to them.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Applications for welfare aid to reach 1.5 million - Rina
Rina Harun said currently the national PLI limit is RM2,208 per month compared to RM980 adopted since 2005.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Swiss minimum wage model and its comparison with Malaysia
Legislation of minimum wage ensures working individuals can cover the basic cost of necessities such as food and shelter.
Sat Oct 10 2020
National poverty line income to be revised under 12MP - Mustapa
A new national poverty line income (PLI) will be introduced next year under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) so that the approach to eradicating poverty is more targeted.
Tue Sep 29 2020
Engagement sessions on 12th Malaysia Plan still ongoing - Mustapa Mohamed
The engagement session between the state government, ministries and related agencies on improvements to the 12th Malaysia Plan is still ongoing and expected to be completed soon.
Tue Aug 04 2020
Poverty line should be considered along regional factors - MP
An opposition member of Parliament today proposed that the Poverty Line Income (PLI) is further fine-tuned taking into account the factors that vary according to regions.
Wed Jul 22 2020
World Bank welcomes Malaysia's poverty line revision
The World Bank has commended Malaysia's recent poverty line income (PLI) revision from RM980 to RM2,208.
Fri Jul 17 2020
Poverty eradication uplifting standard of living main agenda of the nation - Mustapa
Efforts to eradicate poverty and uplifting the standard of living of the people would remain as among the country's main agenda.
Fri Jul 10 2020