![[COLUMNIST] Uplifting middle-wage workers using a progressive wage model [COLUMNIST] Uplifting middle-wage workers using a progressive wage model](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] Uplifting middle-wage workers using a progressive wage model
In the M'sian context, raising wages in a low-wage economy is undeniably crucial to uplift living standards and reducing income inequality.
Tue Jul 25 2023
![GE15: Researcher, journalist and beauty queen aspire to improve life of Tuaran residents GE15: Researcher, journalist and beauty queen aspire to improve life of Tuaran residents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81667632228_TUARAN.jpg)
GE15: Researcher, journalist and beauty queen aspire to improve life of Tuaran residents
The three candidates for the Tuaran parliamentary seat have the same aspiration of improving the living standard of people in the area.
Wed Nov 09 2022
![Gov't comes up with various initiatives to help Keluarga Malaysia in Pahang Gov't comes up with various initiatives to help Keluarga Malaysia in Pahang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61667036215_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Gov't comes up with various initiatives to help Keluarga Malaysia in Pahang
The government has and is implementing various initiatives in Pahang to boost economic growth, improve living standards and ensure the comfort of Keluarga Malaysia in the state.
Sat Oct 29 2022
![Policymakers must step up efforts to curb poverty, raise living standard - Mustapa Policymakers must step up efforts to curb poverty, raise living standard - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71630985675_mustapamohamed.jpg)
Policymakers must step up efforts to curb poverty, raise living standard - Mustapa
Poverty alleviation will be one of the government's main priority areas in the upcoming 12th Malaysia Plan.
Thu Sep 09 2021
![Budget 2021: RM5.1 bln will improve Sabahan's living standards - Deputy CM Budget 2021: RM5.1 bln will improve Sabahan's living standards - Deputy CM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81604733585_DatukDrJoachimGun.jpg)
Budget 2021: RM5.1 bln will improve Sabahan's living standards - Deputy CM
The effort to build and upgrade the infrastructure will serve as a catalyst for the state's economic development.
Sat Nov 07 2020
![Raising of living standards recorded 122 per cent success last year Raising of living standards recorded 122 per cent success last year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/41495631989_NTPDSNajib.jpg)
Raising of living standards recorded 122 per cent success last year
This achievement was the product of a multi-agency effort led by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, with a RM66.71 million allocation to all the agencies involved.
Wed May 24 2017
![I make no apologies for wanting to build world-class infrastructure - Najib I make no apologies for wanting to build world-class infrastructure - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81494601236_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
I make no apologies for wanting to build world-class infrastructure - Najib
He said with local ownership being preserved, the infrastructure would bring more trade and opportunity to the people, thousands of new jobs, improved living standards and prosperity.
Sat May 13 2017
![Johoreans should seize every opportunity to improve living standards - Khaled Johoreans should seize every opportunity to improve living standards - Khaled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51485166938_KHALEDNORDIN.jpg)
Johoreans should seize every opportunity to improve living standards - Khaled
Johoreans should seize every opportunity available to improve on their standard of living instead of relying completely on government aid, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Sat Mar 25 2017
![Sarawakians to benefit from review of electoral boundaries - Najib Sarawakians to benefit from review of electoral boundaries - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61447901354_NajibAPEC.jpg)
Sarawakians to benefit from review of electoral boundaries - Najib
The electoral boundaries review is designed to help raise the economic living standard of the people and drive development in Sarawak, the Prime Minister says.
Wed Dec 02 2015
![Najib announces RM10 million trust fund for Felcra settlers Najib announces RM10 million trust fund for Felcra settlers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-05/41432814750_295x200.jpg)
Najib announces RM10 million trust fund for Felcra settlers
The Prime Minister yesterday announced a trust fund with an initial capital injection of RM10 million to help Felcra settlers raise their living standard and income.
Fri May 29 2015