PUTRAJAYA, June 20 — The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an efficient and transparent taxation system, but it is not yet suitable for re-implementation because the rakyat’s income threshold is still low, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, May 23 — Over 120 entrepreneurs from Selangor have received aid in the form of agricultural equipment and input through the Integrated Village Economic Development Project (Prospek), an initiative that aims to help them generate income.  State executive councillor...

IPOH, Oct 27 — The government has yet to finalise the income classification for the T15 group (the top 15 per cent income bracket) concerning the rationalisation of petrol subsidies as the matter is still under review, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — Future income classifications will no longer rely solely on gross household income but will incorporate various factors to ensure greater fairness, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — The Madani government's success in attracting investments last year, which rose 23 per cent to a historic high of RM329.5 billion, will create thousands of new jobs, including high-skilled jobs, for the people and raise their per capita income in the process.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SEPANG, March 25 – The first Automated Drive-Through Recycling Centre (ADTReC) is now open in Cyberjaya to raise public awareness of recycling activities and offer convenience to the local community. KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM) managing director Dato’ Ramli...

IPOH, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s People’s Income Initiative (IPR) has proven to be instrumental in increasing the earnings of the B40 group, who are actively seeking additional sources of income to cope with the rising cost of living.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — The Unity Government is determined to increase the people's income in the second year of its administration next year, said the Federal administration's spokesman Fahmi Fadzil.

SINGAPORE, Nov 30 — Singapore residents' real median income fell 2.3 per cent in 2023 due to high inflation, according to Labour Force in Singapore Advance Release 2023 from the Ministry of Manpower on Thursday, reported Xinhua.

CHUKAI, Nov 30 — The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) has urged its 211,040 women smallholders to join the Job Empowerment By Learning And Inclusive Advancement (Jelita@Risda) initiative to upgrade their skills, entrepreneurship and career management.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Oct 31—  The state budget to be presented on 10 November is expected to focus on food security projects. State executive councillor for agriculture Ir Izham Hashim said the sufficient food supply issue needs to be emphasised as a preparation in case of a...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) wholly-owned unit trust company, has announced an income distribution payout of RM681.96 million for its fixed price fund, Amanah Saham Malaysia 3 (ASM 3), for the financial year ending Sept 30, 2023.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) has introduced the National Rubber Transformation Programme (Target) to increase the income of rubber smallholders.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16  — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is studying to create an Amanah Saham Rahmah initiative aimed at assisting hardcore poor families in this country.

ALOR SETAR, Aug 10 — The government will consider increasing the fishermen’s subsistence allowance (ESHN) rate, currently set at RM300 a month, if the country's income increases in the future.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 – All parties need to play a role in ensuring that Malaysia’s palm oil industry, which is the source of income for over a million people in this country, continues to be accepted by the market, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The Pilgrims’ Fund Board (Lembaga Tabung Haji - TH) has announced a profit distribution of 3.1 per cent after zakat (tithe) for the financial year 2022.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — Airbnb said Malaysian women have collectively earned over RM176 million in 2022 by opening up their properties to guests for short-term homestays and experiences.

By Sulyn Chong SHAH ALAM, Jan 3 — Recipients of the Roda Darul Ehsan (RiDE) initiative are earning good monthly income with some drawing five-figure, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the programme, which was introduced in 2020, offers many incentives to p-hailing riders...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Dec 4 — More programmes and assistance will be offered next year as part of the state government’s effort to unearth more entrepreneurs, thus boosting the economy. State executive for entrepreneurs development Rodziah Ismail said among the ongoing programmes...