KPDN enhances Rahmah Umbrella initiative to alleviate cost of living
BINTULU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is committed to strengthening the Rahmah Umbrella initiative as a key strategy to address the cost of living for the people this year. Bintulu KPDN head Al Redzamani Abdul Razak announced the expansion of the initiative, particularly through the implementation of the Private and […]
MP to raise issue of Labuan duty-free status erosion
LABUAN: Labuan Member of Parliament Datuk Dr Suhaili Abdul Rahman is to bring up with the Federal Government what he described as the gradual erosion of the duty-free status of the island. “The privilege of Labuan being a duty-free island, the high cost of living, and the continuous shortage of essential items will be brought […]
Rahmah sales in conjunction with CNY
MIRI: A series of Rahmah Sales are scheduled to be held by participating supermarkets here in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration, starting from today until February 27. In disclosing this today, Miri MP Chiew Choon Man said this initiative is part of his parliamentary service centre in collaboration with the Ministry of […]
Agro Madani Sales Programme to tackle rising cost of living
KUCHING: The Stampin Service Centre will host the Agro Madani Sales Programme on Jan 27 at Chang You Cafe, Sg Moyan, Genesis Parade here at 9 am. The programme, held in collaboration with the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) and Persatuan Kebajikan Rajawali Kuching, aims to assist residents in tackling the rising cost of living. […]
Will the ringgit continue to weaken?
KUCHING: A political observer is concerned that by January 2024, the ringgit will drop from RM4.70 to RM5 to per USD. Datuk Peter Minos pointed out that would not be a good thing as the country’s imports would be more expensive than ever. “On another note, the cost of living is higher than ever. I […]
Cost of living, prison overcrowding focus of dewan rakyat today
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat sitting today will address concerns around the cost of living and overcrowding in prisons, as well as discuss the latest developments of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, the cost of living issue will be raised by Datuk Rosol […]
47,909 low-income individuals receive aid as of Oct 5
KUALA LUMPUR: The Economy Ministry has received 128,124 applications under the People’s Income Initiative (IPR) programme as of Oct 5, 2023 with 47,909 individuals in the low-income category eligible for three IPR pilot initiatives. According to the ministry, the three pilot initiatives, namely the Farmer’s Initiative (INTAN), the Food Entrepreneurs’ Initiative (INSAN) and the Service […]
Pinang Bistro stands despite rising costs
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The rising cost of raw materials, including rice, is affecting food traders, especially those selling mixed rice dishes. The owner of Pinang Bistro Mohd Nurhakim Mohd Hashim, 34, said that this inflationary pressure is evident, as preparing various dishes requires diverse raw materials. “Therefore, the rise in the price of raw materials and […]
Increased cost-of-living crisis plunges millions in Asia-Pacific into extreme poverty
MANILA: The increased cost of living sparked by surging inflation and the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to push millions of people in Asia and the Pacific into extreme poverty, according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released on Thursday. Xinhua reported that as of 2022, an estimated 155.2 […]
MP distributes RM5 petrol vouchers to ease burden
SIBU: To help ease the burden of the rising cost of living in Sibu, the petrol subsidy programme has been introduced. Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew said that distributing RM5 petrol rebate vouchers will provide some relief to the people. “We are concerned about the welfare of the people amidst the increasing living costs,” […]
