News about b40

PUTRAJAYA (Feb 18): The Housing and Local Government Ministry will set up a fund for those who want to contribute to programmes and activities under the Dasar Komuniti Negara (DKN) or the National Community Policy to enhance the lives of the B40 community.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 29): The Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry has directed the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (MAQIS) to conduct strict checks on imported food products from China at all entry points nationwide.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 21): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs says it will leave the decision to implement the Petrol Subsidy Programme (PSP) to the Cabinet.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 18): Several Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA) said the first phase of the free breakfast programme (PSP) to be implemented on Jan 20 will have a positive impact on students from low-income (B40) households.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): The Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 (Act 118) is outdated and has to be amended to meet the demands of the people and resolve their housing woes.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): National Sewerage Company, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) has expressed hope that the government will consider an increase in sewerage tariff rates in the first quarter of next year.

SHAH ALAM (Dec 14): Realising the significance of a wholesome home towards a better and positive society, Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) are embarking on a collaboration to assist the low income (B40) group to own houses.

BANGKOK (Nov 29): Addressing the high cost of living, especially for those in the B40 group, will always be the concern of the government, Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyuddin Yassin said today.

GEORGE TOWN (Nov 12): Exempting low and middle-income families from Penang's hike in assessment tax is a better move than deferring the rate increase, state assemblyman for Machang Bubok Lee Khai Loon said.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 1): Residents of People's Housing Projects (PPRs) will soon be able to learn how to turn trash into cash under the soon-to-be-launched Dasar Kebersihan Negara, or National Cleanliness Policy (NCP).