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Govt to use net disposable income to determine aid eligibility from 2027

The NDI approach will not rely on gross monthly income alone but minus statutory deductions, essential living costs, medical needs and the number of dependents, among other factors

Income loss? Apply for aid review any day, says Deputy Finance Minister

Malaysians in the M40 group who have fallen on hard times can immediately apply to reassess their eligibility for government aid, as Putrajaya sets its sights on expanding the middle class beyond the B40 majority

MediAsas to offer M40 financial, healthcare protection from January 2027

Dzulkefly says scheme aims to ease medical cost pressures, with flexible payments and affordable basic coverage

Lima juta pembayar cukai M40 boleh jimat hingga RM1,600 dalam Bajet 2027 : KPMG

Bagi golongan M40, peningkatan pelepasan cukai individu daripada RM9,000 kepada RM12,000 amat dialu-alukan dan a merupakan langkah praktikal untuk menyalurkan semula wang ke dalam poket mereka, kata KPMG

Budget 2027: M40 to enjoy wider tax relief on education, healthcare and lifestyle expenses

From postnatal care and sports shoes to AI subscriptions and pet adoption, the government expands tax relief while raising the individual relief limit to RM12,000

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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