Govt steps up efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with economic growth - Rafizi
So far, economic indicators show promising data with positive economic growth, controlled inflation, best-performing stock market.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI
Absolute poverty increased from 2019 to 2022, especially among urban households, rising to 4.5 per cent in 2022 from 3.8 per cent in 2019, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was arch foe of ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina
Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank he founded won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for helping lift millions from poverty.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Children disproportionately affected by poverty - Sultan Nazrin
His Royal Highness said that children are also suffering disproportionately in humanitarian crises and conflict situations.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Durian exports, zero hardcore poverty issues among highlights at Dewan Rakyat today
After the session, Dewan Rakyat will continue with debate on Annual Reports and Financial Statements of Suhakam for the Years 2021 and 2022.
Mon Jul 01 2024
World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on
The situation would be much worse if Ukraine had not received substantial foreign budget support to pay old-age pensions and salaries.
Fri May 31 2024
PM wants hardcore poverty in Sabah to be eradicated by end of July
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the issue of hardcore poverty in Sabah, is far more serious than other states such as Penang and Selangor.
Fri May 31 2024
S'gor govt aiming to eradicate hardcore poverty by July - MB
Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said there are some of them who only need an additional RM17 per month to get out of the poverty group.
Wed May 01 2024
PM expresses confidence in IsDBs in addressing inequality, marginalisation of Muslims
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Muslims still happen to be the largest in terms of numbers of poverty-stricken areas of neglect.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank
Core inflation will also likely trend lower in 2024, and poverty is expected to decline further, World Bank noted.
Mon Apr 01 2024
How nature can alter our sense of time
Taking control of your time and how you use it can help to you overcome the sense that time is running away from you.
Sun Mar 31 2024
Towering skyscrapers give no meaning if people still trapped in poverty - Sultan Nazrin
Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah said poverty alleviation is crucial to guarantee the social well-being of the people.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Zakat institutions must solve basic problems related to hardcore poverty - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said every collection in the name of zakat must be spent responsibly with a priority to alleviate poverty.
Fri Feb 16 2024
PM says KEB 2024 will be more inclusive
KEB 2024 is expected to have cooperation and joint participation from Chinese and Indian communities to help tackle the problem of poverty.
Thu Feb 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] Hidden indicators of poverty - Part 2
Proactive solutions are needed to uplift vulnerable communities in Malaysia.
Thu Feb 15 2024