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
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
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.
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.
The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period
