BNM Governor: Need to stay vigilant as core inflation remains elevated
BY KARINA IMRAN & SHARIFAH PIRDAUS SYED ALI KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must stay vigilant on inflation given that core inflation is still elevated at a higher-than-usual level, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. High inflation makes life difficult for the rakyat, especially the lower-income group, and can cause significant harm […]
Rationalising fuel subsidy system a must: Economists
KUCHING: The government should consider market prices at the pump for everyone, and distribute fuel vouchers to the lower-income segments. Centre for Market Education (CME) economist Carmelo Ferlito said this would allow beneficiaries in need of the subsidy to monetise by selling excess vouchers to those who need them more. “Although not perfect, implementing a […]
Proton launches Rahmah service campaign
PUTRAJAYA: National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd yesterday launched the 2023 Proton Rahmah Campaign to encourage owners to send their vehicles to authorised service centres for a free 40-point safety check and a service package priced at RM150. The campaign which started yesterday until May 31 was launched to support the government’s initiative to help reduce […]
Providing affordable houses
By Jane Alia THE Sarawak government is committed to providing various initiatives, including the Housing Deposit Assistance Scheme (HDAS), in order to realise the dream of people, especially the low-income group (B40) and the middle-income group (M40), to own their first home under the affordable housing scheme. Through Mutiara Mortgage and Credit Sdn Bhd (Mutiara) […]
Muda calls for uniform chicken and egg prices
KUCHING: Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) Sarawak has called for a review of the new chicken and egg price ceiling to make them more affordable to lower-income groups. It said the State government should contribute to the subsidies to standardise the price of chicken and eggs for Sarawak. The new maximum ceiling price rates for […]
State government all ears to helping hearing-impaired
By Jacintha Jolene KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to providing funds for cochlear implants for underprivileged and low-income patients. Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said as of this month, her ministry had approved eight cochlear implants and one auditory brainstem implant for six children and adolescents. She […]
Low-income earners to benefit from 2,323 new houses
KUCHING: The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) will build 2,323 housing units involving 42 physical projects, and three non-physical projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan for the low-income group. “This is in accordance with the increase in house prices that has led to an increase in demand for affordable housing, especially public housing,” said the Deputy […]
HDAS benefits low-income youth, economy: CM
KUCHING: The Housing Deposit Assistance Scheme (HDAS) has a two-pronged objective. It benefits the low-income group and at the same time impacts the state’s economy. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said while the scheme helped to ease the financial burden of the younger generation (B40 and M40 group) in purchasing […]
Sarawakians want perpetual Keluarga Malaysia sales
KAPIT: Sarawakians want the Keluarga Malaysia Sales Programme launched by the government since last December, to be continued to help the low-income group. Housewife Catherine Lau Hui Lan from Kapit town here, said the programme was beneficial especially to those from poor households as the goods are offered at much cheaper prices. “I am here […]
St Joseph Miri alumni donates food to low-income families
MIRI: The St Joseph’s School Alumni Association donated 51 food baskets to low-income families of SK St Joseph students on Thursday (Oct 14). St Joseph Miri alumni advisor Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, who is also Sarawak Transport Minister, said the donation was welcomed by all sections of the community in an effort to help […]
