Aid

2023 - 3 - 7

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Ismail mocks govt's RM500 EPF aid (MalaysiaNow)

Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today mocked the RM500 aid allocation for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members announced in the new budget for ...

On the luxury tax introduced in the budget, he said it could affect tourism revenue. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who also holds the finance portfolio, said the RM500 would be added to the accounts of those who have savings of less than RM10,000. Speaking in his debate on the Supply Bill 2023, he said the people, especially those affected by the recent floods, were in need of assistance now.

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Aid given directly to people, not necessarily through MPs, says Anwar (The Star Online)

Citing the RM50mil flood aid for Johor as an example, Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the aid was meant for the flood victims, and not the state.

"There’s no commission, so the aid will go directly to the (flood) victims. The flood mitigation project has also been expedited. Citing the RM50mil flood aid for Johor as an example, Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the aid was meant for the flood victims, and not the state.

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Johor MB appeals for moratorium to aid flood victims (MalaysiaNow)

Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has appealed to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to consider a moratorium of between three and six months for flood victims ...

Onn Hafiz said the people of Johor were facing very challenging times since the floods had affected the state twice this year. The second wave which started on March 1 had resulted in 40,129 victims being moved to temporary flood relief centres as of 8pm yesterday, according to the state disaster management committee. Onn Hafiz said the initiative would help ease the burden of the people who may have suffered huge losses due to the floods.

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Economists suggest EPF introduce special loan scheme to aid ... (The Sun Daily)

PETALING JAYA: Economists have suggested that the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) come up with a special loan scheme to help contributors who are facin...

We must not allow that to happen. “Giving out cash aid like we used to do is not solving the problem. “But to increase salaries, one must acquire specific skills and expertise.

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PM Anwar: Aid is given directly to people, not necessarily through MPs (The Borneo Post)

KUALA LUMPUR (March 6): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the government is giving aid and assistance directly to those in need, ...

“There’s no commission, so the aid will go directly to the (flood) victims. Muhyiddin also called for immediate flood aid of RM50 million to Johor to be increased to RM100 million. The flood mitigation project has also been expedited.

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MB: Pahang to channel cash aid to households affected by floods (Malay Mail)

ROMPIN, March 6 — The Pahang government will provide monetary assistance to heads of households (KIR) who have been hit by the current flood disaster, ...

In addition, the state government allocated RM200,000 to construct a temporary road to a palm oil mill in Felda Selancar 2A, which was also damaged by the floods, to ensure that the delivery of palm fruit by residents was unaffected. He also said that the state government will submit an application for a permanent bridge to be built to replace the road damaged by the floods, on the main road of Felda Selancar here. Wan Rosdy also said that the state government will mobilise a team of volunteers to help with the cleaning-up process once the flood recedes.

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Aid given directly to the people, not necessarily through MPs, says ... (MalaysiaNow)

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday said that the government was giving aid and assistance directly to those in need, including flood victims, ...

"The flood mitigation projects have also been expedited. Anwar said the government would spend the RM50 million first, which would be channelled directly to those affected by the floods without having to go through the various stages. "The RM50 million is meant for those in need.

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Jail for man who got financial aid from mosque and climbed back in ... (CNA)

He pleaded guilty to a charge each of housebreaking and criminal trespass to commit theft. Another four charges were taken into consideration. The court heard ...

He stole S$120 in cash, which he used on his expenses. Advertisement

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Chong's list of food aid recipients to welfare dept forwarded to ... (The Borneo Post)

KUCHING (March 7): The High Court here today was told that the state Welfare Department had received a letter containing the names of food aid recipients ...

“The DDMC’s list would be different. The next name on the list resides at Stampin Resettlement Scheme. 1 in the list on Page 119 resides at Jalan Penrissen.

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Skool Aid brings wheelchair basketball to county middle schools (Richmond Register)

The roar of the crowd could be heard from well outside of Madison Middle School on Tuesday morning. The steady stream of grinning students that poured out ...

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4 pet first aid tips for pet parents (DVM 360)

Some items to include are gauze pads, bandage wraps, antibacterial cleanser, isopropyl alcohol, disposable gloves, and antibiotic ointment. Pet owners should ...

The first step to being prepared for pet emergencies is creating a pet first aid kit. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center can also be reached for a fee at 888-426-4435, and pet owners should provide details of when their pet started to display symptoms and anything they may have eaten that day. Knowing how to administer basic first aid can help owners stabilize their pet's condition before taking them to a veterinarian and help save their pet's life.

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US announces US$26m in new aid for Rohingya (Malay Mail)

WASHINGTON, March 8 — The United States announced yesterday US$26 million (RM116.43) in new humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and ...

Around one million members of the mostly Muslim Rohingya community live in squalid relief camps in Bangladesh, many after fleeing a 2017 military crackdown in neighbouring Myanmar. The United Nations said Tuesday it needs US$876 million to meet the humanitarian needs of the Rohingya in Bangladesh, after dwindling donations forced a cut to their food rations. He said the new money raises to US$2.1 billion the total of US aid provided to the Rohingya people since August 2017.

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US announces US$26 mn in new aid for Rohingya (New Straits Times Online)

WASHINGTON: The United States announced on Tuesday US$26 million in new humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and elsewhere in that region of ...

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UN seeks US$876 million for Rohingya aid package after funding cuts (The Business Times)

THE United Nations said Tuesday (Mar 7) it needs US$876 million to meet the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, after dwindling donations ...

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UN seeks $876m Rohingya aid package after funding cuts (Dhaka Tribune)

The United Nations said Tuesday it needs $876 million to meet the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, after dwindling donations for the ...

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St Mark's Church calling for support in aid of parish development (The Borneo Post)

KUCHING (March 8): St Mark's Church Kuching has embarked on a fundraising campaign to raise RM20 million for the parish infrastructure development project.

As this is a charity fundraising Fun Run, no prizes will be awarded,” he remarked. “Phase 1 consists of the construction of the parish office and rectory, while Phase 2 will cover the construction of a four-and-a-half-storey classroom block for meetings and Sunday school. Rector of St Mark’s Church and Sacred Heart Church Father Felix Au said that the church development plan will be divided into four phases.

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UN seeks $876m Rohingya aid package after funding cuts (Mizzima News)

The United Nations said Tuesday it needs $876 million to meet the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, after dwindling donations for the ...

The 2017 military crackdown in Myanmar -- now the subject of a UN genocide investigation -- sent around 750,000 Rohingya fleeing into neighbouring Bangladesh with harrowing stories of murder, rape and arson. Around one million members of the mostly Muslim Rohingya community live in squalid relief camps in Bangladesh, many after fleeing a 2017 military crackdown in neighbouring Myanmar. The United Nations said Tuesday it needs $876 million to meet the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, after dwindling donations for the persecuted minority forced a cut to their food rations.

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