7,000 affordable houses for B40, M40
BINTULU: The Sarawak government is strategically developing Bintulu town with a well-structured plan that aims to benefit the local population and those employed in Bintulu. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Jepak Jaya would be transformed into a new commercial centre, equipped with various facilities including housing and commercial buildings with […]
Far Capital aspires to see more M40 and B40 people buy property
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani KUALA LUMPUR: Real estate investment company, FAR Capital Sdn Bhd, aspires to see more people in the middle (M40) and lower income group (B40) acquire their own property with little or no capital at all, in addition to getting a discount rate. Founder and chief executive officer Faizul Azwan Ridzuan […]
MP: Increased healthcare charges proposal will not impact M40
BY NAZRUL ZAWAWI KUCHING: The proposal to introduce higher healthcare charges, as outlined in the Health White Paper (HWP), will not have an impact on the M40 group, according to Dr Kelvin Yii. The Bandar Kuching MP and Special Advisor to the Minister of Health stated that the proposal by the Malaysian Ministry of Health […]
Govt taking firm steps to tackle rising cost of living
KUALA LUMPUR: Although various parties have criticised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s maiden budget, particularly in relation to the expected rise in the nation’s debt, some experts see the unity government’s move as necessary to protect the welfare of the people. Budget 2023 is the biggest national budget in the nation’s history with an […]
Helping B40, M40 groups buy their first house
BY JULIE NGADAN & NURA V LORNA Sarawakians who want to buy houses now can apply for the Housing Deposit Assistance Scheme (HDAS), which offers RM10,000, to help pay the deposit. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said HDAS was introduced to help those in the B40 and M40 groups. New […]
B40 and M40 house buyers get assistance
MIRI: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has described the Vista Perdana Phase 3 Permyjaya Miri as one of the government’s efforts to help home buyers from the B40 and M40 groups, including young people to buy a house at affordable prices. “It reflects the government’s continuous effort to help the […]
More affordable housing on the way
KUCHING: A total of 486 apartment units will soon be available for those looking for affordable housing not too far from town. Developed by Lee Onn Development Sdn Bhd, the Sri Pertiwi housing project which will straddle about 35.3 acres is within a new township that comprises commercial, residential, lifestyle, education, petrol kiosk, wet market […]
Housing assistance: Government continues to assist B40, M40 groups
KUCHING: To assist those from the low-income (B40) and middle-income (M40) groups to own a house, the Sarawak government will be introducing a new Housing Deposit Assistance Scheme next year. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the scheme would provide cash assistance of up to RM10,000 to B40 and M40 home buyers […]
Mental health issues growing more serious
By Sakini Mohd Said RECENTLY on her Facebook, a journalist, Zulaikha Rahim, sadly wrote, “Will go through retrenchment, again … Be strong.” Her message was short and terse but it spoke volumes of the feeling of gloom that enveloped her. Up to June 2 this year, she considered herself as a member of the M40 […]
Three proposed measures to help M40 group
KUCHING: Malaysian Academy of Science Fellow, Datuk Dr Madeline Berma, has outlined three measures to help the M40 group so that they do not fall into the B40 category, or the B40 group falling into hardcore poor. According to her, the main thing needed was to control and eradicate Covid-19 infection. “The first step is […]
