NIBONG TEBAL, March 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on all state governments to prioritise public issues while focusing on infrastructure development.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed that efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty will be intensified and pursued more aggressively nationwide.

By Dewi Abdul Rahman SHAH ALAM, Jan 29 — The state government is enhancing efforts to lift Selangor residents out of hardcore poverty. State executive councillor for human resources and poverty eradication V. Papparaidu said the state has nearly achieved its aim of eradicating hardcore...

SUBANG, Dec 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called for an end to narratives of racial profiling in the context of aid distribution and efforts to combat hardcore poverty in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis and Putrajaya have reported zero hardcore poverty, based on eKasih data as of November 30, the Dewan Negara was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the government’s approach to addressing hardcore poverty is inclusive and non-discriminatory, ensuring all citizens in need, regardless of race, receive aid.

By Sofia Nasir GOMBAK, Sept 9 — Selangor has successfully eradicated extreme poverty in the state as of July, according to Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.  He said this milestone was achieved through concerted efforts and collaboration between various agencies, including the Selangor...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, July 9 — As of May, 1,434 household heads in Selangor are still listed as hardcore poor, said state executive councillor for human resources and poverty eradication V. Papparaidu. He said this information was gleaned from the National Poverty Data Bank (eKasih),...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, June 6 — With hardcore poverty almost completely resolved in Selangor, the administration is looking into urban poverty next. This is according to Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, who vowed his administration will not rest on its laurels until poverty in...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, June 5 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari is sure hardcore poverty in Selangor can be eradicated by July, highlighting the efficacy of the state’s strategy. Amirudin said the latest statistics showed fewer than 250 families are in the hardcore poor...

By Norrasyidah Arshad HULU SELANGOR, May 9 — The hardcore poverty rate in the Hulu Selangor district has significantly declined, with fewer than 10 families in the group. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said that this was achievable due to the state government’s welfare initiative,...

HULU SELANGOR, May 1 — The Selangor government aims to eradicate hardcore poverty in the state by July, says Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.

KOTA KINABALU, April 22 — The number of heads of household categorised as hardcore poor in Sabah, registered under the e-Kasih system, dropped to 12,555 as of March 31, compared to 22,510 recorded last year, the Sabah State Legislative Assembly sitting was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Development in rural areas does not solely rest on the shoulders of the Federal government as state governments also bear equal responsibility in reducing the hardcore poverty rate in these areas, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA TERENGGANU, March 10 — The Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali, revealed that the level of productivity per worker in Malaysia rose to RM96,692 in 2023, marking an increase from RM95,858 in 2022.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The government will launch a more “fresh and inclusive” bumiputera plan for the next 10 years in June as an effort to boost bumiputera’s socioeconomic level in several fields and sectors.

By Yasmin Ramlan  KLANG, Jan 20 —  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is confident that Selangor will successfully address extreme poverty issues in the state once a report on the matter is finalised.  Reiterating the government’s efforts in eradicating poverty nationwide, he commended...

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 26 —Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said that the Unity Government has never denied the rights of Opposition MPs, and the allowance of all MPs have never been touched under his administration.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting he chaired today agreed on three proposals to end hardcore poverty in the country.

NILAI, June 24 — Hardcore poverty in the country needs to be eradicated this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.