![MADANI Economy to boost Malaysian economy, improve quality of life - PM MADANI Economy to boost Malaysian economy, improve quality of life - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690427150_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
MADANI Economy to boost Malaysian economy, improve quality of life - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will prioritise the underprivileged and low-income groups.
Thu Jul 27 2023
![Malaysia PM Anwar eyes targeted subsidies for low-income groups Malaysia PM Anwar eyes targeted subsidies for low-income groups](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669537683_SUBSIDIANWAR.jpg)
Malaysia PM Anwar eyes targeted subsidies for low-income groups
Subsidies must be targeted, otherwise those subsidies are enjoyed not just by the low income group but also the wealthy, said Anwar.
Mon Nov 28 2022
![5,033 affordable housing units to be built in Johor this year - MB 5,033 affordable housing units to be built in Johor this year - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652258874_TBONNHAFIZFB.jpg)
5,033 affordable housing units to be built in Johor this year - MB
Over 5,000 affordable housing units will be built in Johor for the (B40) low-income group starting this year, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
Wed May 11 2022
![Low income group can get free health screening through PeKa B40 scheme - Khairy Low income group can get free health screening through PeKa B40 scheme - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61645099783_MenteriKesihatanKh.jpg)
Low income group can get free health screening through PeKa B40 scheme - Khairy
People from the low-income group, aged 40 and above who are also BPR recipients, can get free health screening through the health protection scheme for the B40 group.
Mon Feb 21 2022
![81 per cent of Malaysians worry about losing jobs due to COVID-19 - Survey 81 per cent of Malaysians worry about losing jobs due to COVID-19 - Survey](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41612776890_COVID.jpg)
81 per cent of Malaysians worry about losing jobs due to COVID-19 - Survey
Respondents earning RM3,001 to RM5,000 also showed a high level of concern compared to the low-income group of RM1,500 and below.
Mon Feb 08 2021
![FT Ministry expands MY5 Programme with aim of eradicating urban poverty FT Ministry expands MY5 Programme with aim of eradicating urban poverty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81609843945_AnnuarMusa.jpg)
FT Ministry expands MY5 Programme with aim of eradicating urban poverty
MYJob @ Wilayah would offer more than 3,000 job opportunities to city dwellers, especially those affected by COVID-19, in six areas of employment.
Thu Jan 28 2021
![MyBeras to help B40 during MCO - Annuar MyBeras to help B40 during MCO - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605685731_AnnuarMusa.jpg)
MyBeras to help B40 during MCO - Annuar
The Federal Territories Ministry will launch the MyBeras programme to help the low-income group (B40) in conjunction with Federal Territories Day on Feb 1.
Fri Jan 15 2021
![BR1M: Dr Mahathir's remarks emotional, full of hatred BR1M: Dr Mahathir's remarks emotional, full of hatred](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/51470240284_TunMahathir.jpg)
BR1M: Dr Mahathir's remarks emotional, full of hatred
Kedah Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth chief Datuk Shaiful Hazizy Zainol Abidin said they were insulting to the low income group (recipients) who need the financial aid to reduce the cost of living.
Mon Dec 26 2016
![Government may add allocations for foundations helping low-income group Government may add allocations for foundations helping low-income group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/51470471795_Najib.jpg)
Government may add allocations for foundations helping low-income group
The matter will be looked into and the decision will be made public during the tabling of the 2017 Budget in October.
Sat Aug 06 2016
![More cash aid for low-income group in Singapore More cash aid for low-income group in Singapore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61437104703_SINGAPORE.jpg)
More cash aid for low-income group in Singapore
Yesterday, Singapore's government announced special cash assistance to lower income group.
Fri Mar 25 2016
![Bank Negara must ease regulation on loans for PPR - Rahman Dahlan Bank Negara must ease regulation on loans for PPR - Rahman Dahlan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/51435912652_RAHMANDAHLAN.jpg)
Bank Negara must ease regulation on loans for PPR - Rahman Dahlan
Bank Negara has been urged to simplify the rules governing bank loans for the low-income group to buy houses under the People's Housing Project (PPR).
Thu Nov 26 2015
![GST exemption for controlled medicine will improve public healthcare - MMA GST exemption for controlled medicine will improve public healthcare - MMA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/41439439924_Pills.jpg)
GST exemption for controlled medicine will improve public healthcare - MMA
Exemption of Goods and Services Tax (GST) will benefit the low income group.
Sat Oct 24 2015
![The birth of the gadget generation The birth of the gadget generation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41443799670_kidsmobile.jpg)
The birth of the gadget generation
Mobile phones, which were once considered a luxury, are now essential. Everyone has one, even people in the low income group will have at least one per household.
Sat Oct 03 2015
![Rent subsidy assistance to ease burden low-income group - Mukhriz Rent subsidy assistance to ease burden low-income group - Mukhriz](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/81365225515_295x200.jpg)
Rent subsidy assistance to ease burden low-income group - Mukhriz
The Kedah Government will implement a rent subsidy assistance programme soon to alleviate the hardship of the low-income group in buying a house of their own.
Mon Nov 17 2014
![Budget 2015 fulfills responsibility - Perkasa Budget 2015 fulfills responsibility - Perkasa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/81373959358_295x200.jpg)
Budget 2015 fulfills responsibility - Perkasa
A Perkasa survey shows that the majority commend the budget, saying it has given relief to the low-income group who are burdened by the recent RON95 petrol and diesel price hike.
Sat Oct 11 2014