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
DOSM conducting new survey to gauge poverty, income levels - Mustapa
The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) is surveying household income and expenditure nationwide which is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Sun May 15 2022
Household income of RM10,000 per month can be achieved via macro strategies - Eddin
The government is confident that the household income target of RM10,000 a month by 2025 can be achieved through various macro strategies introduced to revive and strengthen the economic fundamentals.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Over 1,200 individuals benefitted through TERAJU community innovation projects
1,270 individuals have benefitted from TERAJU community innovation projects by obtaining additional household income above the current poverty level of RM2,208.
Sat Feb 19 2022
COVID-19 affects household incomes in both urban, rural areas - Mustapa
It is undeniable that there is an income gap between urban and rural areas due to slower rural development, Mustapa said.
Thu Dec 16 2021
COVID-19 pandemic has significant impact on household income, study reveals
The number of poor households increased to 639,800 in 2020, up from 405,400 in 2019.
Fri Aug 06 2021
Juwai IQI: COVID-19 pandemic effect not as bad as anticipated
Kashif says the best-off states are Penang and Sabah, with 29 per cent of respondents in each state reporting higher household incomes.
Mon May 03 2021
Not all civil servants receive BPN - CUEPACS
If the household income is more than what is stipulated, they are not eligible even though they are public servants.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Govt urged to reinstate loan moratorium before large-scale poverty clusters emerge
Thousands of low paid workers, while still clinging on to their jobs, cannot afford to resume repaying their loans, as their household income has dropped for various reasons.
Sat Oct 17 2020
MP requests access to HIES findings
An opposition MP today urged the government to provide access to the findings of the Household Income and Basic Amenities Survey.
Wed Jul 29 2020
National Housing Dept reviewing household income report, affordable house price
The study is being carried out in line with the announcement of the PLI and the new classification of households by the government.
Mon Jul 20 2020
Selangor allocates RM42 million for B40 insurance plan
Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said, all the recipients are from the B40 group whose monthly household income is below RM2,000.
Wed Jul 15 2020
Public university's hostel, service fees for second semester reduced by up to 15 per cent
The fees were reduced following complaints and feedback from students and parents whose household income was badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Jul 15 2020
Group with RM2,500 household income and below to get focus Mustapa
The government will give serious focus to assist the targeted groups with RM2,500 household income and below, which is the Bottom 40 (B40) group such as Orang Asli community and settlers.
Sat Jul 11 2020
Malaysia condemns WHO's advice against palm oil
WHO, through its most recent advisory, has again fallen into the same previous well of promoting certain commodity oils while brushing aside palm oil.
Mon May 04 2020