![Sultan of Selangor and Tengku Permaisuri extend Aidiladha greetings Sultan of Selangor and Tengku Permaisuri extend Aidiladha greetings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718604381_tbSultanSelangor.jpg)
Sultan of Selangor and Tengku Permaisuri extend Aidiladha greetings
Their Royal Highnesses hope Muslims perform the sacrificial rites to help the poor while being mindful of the plight of underprivileged.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![INSIGHT - How Modi's BJP plans to win a supermajority in India's election INSIGHT - How Modi's BJP plans to win a supermajority in India's election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715064148_Electionjpg.jpg)
INSIGHT - How Modi's BJP plans to win a supermajority in India's election
Narendra Modi's image adorns everything from packs of rice handed out to the poor to large posters in cities and towns.
Sun May 12 2024
![Corruption, waste have distributional effects on the poor, needy - PM Corruption, waste have distributional effects on the poor, needy - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699439267_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Corruption, waste have distributional effects on the poor, needy - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said wastage results in losses of millions of ringgit, and that wasteful practices need to be eradicated.
Wed Nov 08 2023
![Compulsory for housing projects in KL to have affordable homes, PPR houses - PM Compulsory for housing projects in KL to have affordable homes, PPR houses - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51686033478_TBSERIANWAR.jpg)
Compulsory for housing projects in KL to have affordable homes, PPR houses - PM
PM Anwar Ibrahim said the need to set such a condition so that there would be more affordable houses to meet the needs of the poor.
Tue Jun 06 2023
![PM shows ability to lead government well in first 100 days PM shows ability to lead government well in first 100 days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61677765167_anwar.jpg)
PM shows ability to lead government well in first 100 days
Anwar's Unity Government initiatives focused on the less fortunate, especially the poor, the needy and those in the B40 group.
Fri Mar 03 2023
![Hardcore poor welfare continues to be Unity Government's priority - Anwar Hardcore poor welfare continues to be Unity Government's priority - Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673508345_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Hardcore poor welfare continues to be Unity Government's priority - Anwar
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the welfare of the poor, especially the hardcore poor, will continue to be the priority of the Unity Government.
Thu Jan 12 2023
![Kelantan to build 107 Dhuafa' houses this year - Menteri Besar Kelantan to build 107 Dhuafa' houses this year - Menteri Besar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673081633_TBAHMADYAKOB.jpg)
Kelantan to build 107 Dhuafa' houses this year - Menteri Besar
The Kelantan government will build 107 Dhuafa' houses, involving an allocation of RM5.61 million, for the poor in the state this year.
Sat Jan 07 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Kingmakers and the poor Sabahan [COLUMNIST] Kingmakers and the poor Sabahan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668750937_BenderaSabah.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Kingmakers and the poor Sabahan
Political fluidity or in another word absent of dominant party, this gives rise to small parties to become kingmaker.
Fri Nov 18 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Interest rate hikes land the poor further into poverty [COLUMNIST] Interest rate hikes land the poor further into poverty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/81521522953_cukai.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Interest rate hikes land the poor further into poverty
It comes at a time when the rakyat are still feeling the pinch.
Fri Nov 04 2022
![World failing to address 'dangerous' inequality after COVID - Oxfam World failing to address 'dangerous' inequality after COVID - Oxfam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665740313_OXFAM.jpg)
World failing to address 'dangerous' inequality after COVID - Oxfam
COVID-19 has increased inequality worldwide, as the poorest were hit hardest by both the disease and its profound economic impacts.
Sat Oct 15 2022
![Four runaway teens found safe at uncle's house Four runaway teens found safe at uncle's house](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61655783611_remajaasnaflari.jpg)
Four runaway teens found safe at uncle's house
The teenagers who allegedly ran away from a hostel for the poor and orphans were found by a police team.
Tue Jun 21 2022
![Melaka allocates RM15 million for the poor for Aidilfitri celebrations Melaka allocates RM15 million for the poor for Aidilfitri celebrations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650796121_SulaimanMdAli.jpg)
Melaka allocates RM15 million for the poor for Aidilfitri celebrations
The Melaka state government has allocated around RM15 million to be channelled to over 7,000 asnaf, the poor and the needy in the form of cash and food items in conjunction with Aidilfitri.
Sun Apr 24 2022
![I want justice, says Ahmad Zahid I want justice, says Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650012307_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
I want justice, says Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid told the High Court today that Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB) had contributed more than RM109 million for charity and denied an allegation that not a single cent was used to help the poor.
Fri Apr 15 2022
![20 countries still below 10 pct COVID jab rate: WHO experts 20 countries still below 10 pct COVID jab rate: WHO experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649825647_VACCINE.jpg)
20 countries still below 10 pct COVID jab rate: WHO experts
The Covax facility was founded to ensure the poorest 92 countries in the world get access to COVID-19 jabs with the cost covered by donors.
Wed Apr 13 2022
![What to know about aphasia, Bruce Willis' diagnosis What to know about aphasia, Bruce Willis' diagnosis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648715698_BruceWillis.jpg)
What to know about aphasia, Bruce Willis' diagnosis
The news about Bruce Willis retiring from acting due to aphasia has shone a spotlight on the poorly understood communication disorder.
Thu Mar 31 2022