With handouts, piped water and cooking gas, India's Modi woos women voters
The BJP's ardent wooing of India's Hindu majority and the country's strong overall economic growth are major vote-getters.
Wed Feb 28 2024
[COLUMNIST] Look beyond the veil of empty promises and handouts
Malaysia needs to have trustworthy and competent individuals helming key organisations and institutions that are independent and empowered.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Muhyiddin: You didn't vote for us, but we care about you | Kini News - 27 Mar
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin assured Malaysians that his Perikatan Nasional coalition government has their interest at heart.
“This government may not be the government you voted for. But I want all of you to know this government cares for you,” he said in a televised speech this afternoon.
“We are not perfect, but we are doing the best we can to pull through this crisis together as one nation. God willing, we will come out stronger when this crisis ends and the dust settles,” he added.
The prime minister also announced RM10 billion in cash handouts for the lower income and middle income groups to help them cope with the economic fallout due to the pandemic.
“This government may not be the government you voted for. But I want all of you to know this government cares for you,” he said in a televised speech this afternoon.
“We are not perfect, but we are doing the best we can to pull through this crisis together as one nation. God willing, we will come out stronger when this crisis ends and the dust settles,” he added.
The prime minister also announced RM10 billion in cash handouts for the lower income and middle income groups to help them cope with the economic fallout due to the pandemic.
Fri Mar 18 2022
[COLUMNIST] Recalibrating National Budget - Eradicating leakages and corruption
Budgeting for handouts is not "flood preparedness". Where is the solid plan to eliminate the problem for generations to come?
Thu Jan 06 2022
Banyakkan program latihan, bukan sekadar beri 'one-off handouts' - Anis Yusof
Apa yang diperlukan ialah latihan bagi membolehkan mereka berdikari dan tidak berterusan mengharapkan bantuan.
Thu Nov 04 2021
Govt unveils eight economic packages worth RM530 bln since last year - Asia Analytica
The government has unveiled eight economic packages worth RM530 billion in total to address the crisis ever since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared last year, Asia Analytica said.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Urgent need for cash handouts for households, says expert
Expert says there is an urgent need for cash handouts to households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Rakyat tiada kesabaran untuk ahli politik seperti Wan Ahmad Fayshal - Wong Chun Wai
Chun Wai berpendapat, tindakan Wan Ahmad Fayshal menunjukkan legasi politik lama masih diwarisi ahli-ahli politik baru.
Sun Nov 22 2020
Poll: Thai people prefer cash handouts to stimulate domestic tourism
A poll showed that Thai people wanted to visit markets the most after business restriction relaxation and the majority of respondents preferred cash handouts to stimulate domestic tourism.
Sat Jun 13 2020
BR1M not different from direct cash aid schemes implemented worldwide
The outright dismissal of BR1M handouts as "political bribery" by opposition politicians is uncalled for as the cash aid has been known to help relieve the financial burden of 7 million Malaysians.
Mon Jan 09 2017
Cash handouts better alternative to boost British economy, suggest experts
British and international economists want the Bank of England to be allowed to try radical options to help boost the local economy.
Thu Aug 04 2016
Give a man handouts and he gets cash for a day...
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee wonders if handouts such as BR1M are actually spoiling society rather than helping it.
Thu Sep 25 2014
BR1M
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed disagreed on BR1M cash handouts, adding that it was not necessary.
Mon Mar 03 2014
Malaysian should not hope for more incentives, handouts in 2014 Budget - Nazir Razak
The government was facing the daunting task of getting the 2014 Budget right, based on the current gearing level, amid uncertain global conditions.
Mon Oct 21 2013
Economists give thumbs up for 'annual BR1M'
The distribution of Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) cash handouts annually, is good for the Malaysian economy, according to economists.
Thu Mar 21 2013