SHAH ALAM, Feb 3 — Policies Selangor has implemented encompasses the needs of all, thus strengthening unity in this multiracial society.

By Aliff Haiqal Mohamed SHAH ALAM, Feb 1 — The state government is reviewing the Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) policy for improvements, said state executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari. She said the study is being done in collaboration with...

By Aliff Haiqal Mohamed SHAH ALAM, Jan 15 — State executive councillor for welfare Anfaal Saari today cautioned the public against unofficial and invalid information on Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) shared on Facebook or WhatsApp. She said those who want to apply for the...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Selangor’s decision to pivot from traditional budgets centred on cash handouts towards capacity building has been lauded as “the right move” and forward-thinking move by Bank Muamalat chief economist Afzanizam Abdul Rashid. He stressed the importance...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 — Selangor is developing alternative support mechanisms for recipients of the Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas), as many of the beneficiaries’ two-year eligibility period approaches its end. State executive councillor for women empowerment...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 — It is high time Petaling Jaya gets its own public hospital, lawmakers from one of the country’s most populated cities said in a call to the government, citing the need to improve healthcare access for local residents.   With a growing and ageing...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Aug 13 — The Hulu Kelang constituency accounts for over 1,200 applications for Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) since registrations opened in July. Bingkas Hulu Kelang coordinator Juwairiya Zulkifli said her office is working to fill the 480...

By Norrasyidah Arshad PETALING JAYA, Aug 2 — The provision of a targeted free water scheme saves the state government over RM100 million annually, enabling it to implement welfare programmes that benefit the people. Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said that among the programmes is the...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 18 — The state has received 35,824 requests for Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) since applications were reopened July 5. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the new applications will be processed...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 5 — New applications for the Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) welfare initiative are now open for households with incomes below RM5,000. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said RM108 million has been...

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 Suhaila Shahrul Annuar AMPANG, April 29 — State welfare programmes are constantly being enhanced to ensure their benefits reach the intended targets and meet the people's current needs, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He said such programmes are implemented meticulously and...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, March 5 — Up to 11 Iltizam Pemberdayaan Rakyat Selangor programmes under Iltizam Selangor Penyayang (ISP) are still active and ongoing for the benefit of the state’s residents. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the programmes include the Smart Selangor...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Jan 16 — The Jom Shopping voucher rate has been increased from RM100 to RM200 per family, says Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the monthly household income limit has also been increased from RM2,000 to RM3,000 per month and beneficiaries...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 17 — A total of 25,000 underprivileged families will benefit from the Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) programme which was launched in July last year, says state executive councillor for industry and trade Dato’ Teng Chang Khim. He said the...

By Norrasyidah Arshad GOMBAK, Oct 2 — Standard chicken, eggs and beef were all sold out within 90 minutes of the launch of the Jelajah Ehsan Rakyat affordable basic necessities sale programme, for the Sungai Tua state constituency at Flat Selayang Mulia earlier today. Regional political...

KUALA SELANGOR, July 3 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has emphasised that Selangor will not go bankrupt from introducing various initiatives for the people’s welfare.

SHAH ALAM, June 21 — The Jelajah Selangor Penyayang carnival to introduce various new and improved initiatives to the people will be held at Dataran Pantai Morib in Kuala Langat, this Saturday.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, June 15 — The Menteri Besar has invited the public to attend the Selangor Penyayang Roadshow in the Hulu Langat district on June 19. Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the roadshow will be held at Taman Kosas' field in Ampang from 8am until 5.30pm, preparing...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, June 3 — The Iltizam Selangor Penyayang (ISP) carnival roadshow to promote the people's welfare initiatives has been rescheduled in Hulu Langat to June 19. According to Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI, the programme involving 23 state subsidiaries...