AWANI Tonight: Multidimensional Poverty Index helps govt address needs of low-income households - Nurul Izzah
The use of the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) helps policymakers to better understand the real needs of low-income households, says Nurul Izzah Anwar.
Tue Jun 25 2024
SARA initiative: Alleviating financial strain for those in need
The SARA aid to households has been increased to RM1,200 from RM600 in 2023, while the rate for single individuals remains at RM600.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Southern Thailand floods: Signs of recovery emerge amidst rising household toll
The flood situation in southern Thailand shows signs of recovery, however the number of affected households continues to climb.
Thu Dec 28 2023
Women farmers shine as 'super-heroes' in India's climate fight
Of India's 12 million self-help groups, serving 140 million households, 88% are all-women, government data shows.
Sun Nov 26 2023
Storm Ciaran kills six, lashes Europe with strong winds and rain
In France, 1.2 million households were left without electricity.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Thousands without power after Typhoon Haikui batters Taiwan
Taiwan worked to restore power to more than 40,000 households after Typhoon Haikui barrelled into the east and south of the island.
Mon Sep 04 2023
![[COLUMNIST] For a more realistic budget and expenditure guide, please](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg "[COLUMNIST] For a more realistic budget and expenditure guide, please")
[COLUMNIST] For a more realistic budget and expenditure guide, please
The expenditure guide must be more realistic in order to highlight the situation regarding personal finances of households and individuals.
Wed Jul 12 2023
Drop in number of hardcore poor over last six months
The number of households in the hardcore poor category has decreased from 124,744 to 118,217 from Dec 15, 2022 until May 15 this year.
Thu May 25 2023
Malaysian volunteers collect food for needy to tackle Ramadan waste
In the first three weeks of the fasting month, GEMA collected 20 tonnes of leftover food from Ramadan bazaars for the low-income households.
Thu Apr 20 2023
It starts at home - reducing carbon emissions through energy-efficient products
With households being one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, SEDA Malaysia notes it is important to use energy-efficient appliances to reduce our carbon footprint.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Kelantan distributes over 37 tonnes of food aid to Orang Asli affected by Northeast Monsoon
Kelantan is distributing over 37 tonnes of food aid to 2,086 heads of households (KIR) of the Orang Asli community in 10 settlements via land and air.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Some 500 people are evacuated from fire in South Korea shanty town
About 40 homes have been destroyed so far in Guryong Village, which is home to more than 600 households.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Budget 2023: One-off assistance of RM500 for women from BKM households who give birth next year
An allocation of RM150 million would be set aside to increase the birth rate, and reduce the problem of children with stunted growth.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Budget 2023: Government does not neglect M40 group
Tengku Zafrul today announced good news for one million taxpayers among the middle-income (M40) households as proof that the government has never neglected the group.
Fri Oct 07 2022
What do BNM rate hikes mean for M'sian households?
For some households, this would mean paying more for interest payments and servicing of loans and debt, says an economist.
Fri Sep 09 2022