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Malaysia nears eradication of hardcore poverty as average household income hits RM9,155

With the poverty rate now at just 0.09%, government initiatives show promising progress, while efforts to enhance social mobility and living standards continue

State governments must tackle poverty, floods alongside development: Anwar

The Prime Minister stresses Malaysia cannot afford to face annual floods after nearly 70 years of independence

Sabah achieved zero-hardcore poor on July 31: Hajiji

CM lauds GLCs like Sawit Kinabalu in helping state to achieve its goal

Anwar announces extensive plans for development in Kelantan

An upgraded airport, improved irrigation, addressing hardcore poverty, encouraging foreign investment among the PM’s initiatives

S’gor govt aiming to eradicate hardcore poverty by July: Amirudin

Selangor MB also says the MACC should be allowed to investigate the Perlis MB without the case being politicised.

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

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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