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Malaysia nears eradication of hardcore poverty as average household income hits RM9,155

With the poverty rate now at just 0.09%, government initiatives show promising progress, while efforts to enhance social mobility and living standards continue

State governments must tackle poverty, floods alongside development: Anwar

The Prime Minister stresses Malaysia cannot afford to face annual floods after nearly 70 years of independence

Sabah achieved zero-hardcore poor on July 31: Hajiji

CM lauds GLCs like Sawit Kinabalu in helping state to achieve its goal

Anwar announces extensive plans for development in Kelantan

An upgraded airport, improved irrigation, addressing hardcore poverty, encouraging foreign investment among the PM’s initiatives

S’gor govt aiming to eradicate hardcore poverty by July: Amirudin

Selangor MB also says the MACC should be allowed to investigate the Perlis MB without the case being politicised.

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Malaysia’s longest river bridge opens, linking Sebuyau and Maludam

The RM848.75 million Batang Lupar No. 1 Bridge marks a new era in Sarawak’s coastal connectivity, replacing decades-old ferry crossings

SIC quashes F1 return rumours for 2026

Speaking to Scoop, SIC chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif said the SIC has not approached F1 or has any agreement to bring the race back. 

Solat Jumaat di pusat beli-belah: Zulkifli galak negeri lain turut serta

Menteri Agama Dr Zulkifli Hasan mengalu‑alukan negeri lain mencontohi Wilayah Persekutuan yang sudah mula laksana solat Jumaat di pusat beli‑belah, sambil merancang perluasan ke terminal, lapangan terbang dan R&R lebuh raya