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PTPTN to use e-Kasih data to convert loans into scholarships for students from low-income households

Starting next year, PTPTN will refer to the database to transform loans for students from poor families into scholarships, lightening financial burdens and enhancing academic focus

Govt’s poverty eradication not just for Malays: Anwar

PM sets context that while majority of poor are Malay and Bumiputera, needy of other races will also be helped

Hardcore poor households in Sabah down 76% from last year: Hajiji

Chief minister attributes decrease from 22,510 to 5,379 families to Sabah Maju Jaya initiative which offers jobs to heads of families, family members in such categories

Sara cash aid: 12-month disbursement to peninsula recipients starts Monday

Those eligible for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah will receive their cash aid from January 22 onwards, with an increase from RM600 to RM1,200 per household, and RM600 for singles.

Govt mulls cash assistance for hardcore poor unable to generate income: Anwar

The government is considering providing special monthly cash assistance for households that are unable to participate in income-generating initiatives, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports