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 prime minister said the measure involved several institutions and aid programmes among them Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, zakat institutions throughout the country, as well as People’s Income Initiative.
Ticket prices should not be an issue for loyal football fans flocking to the stadium tomorrow to support Harimau Malaya in the opening Group D match against Kyrgyzstan in the second round of the 2026 World Cup/2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers.
