Most EPF Akaun Fleksibel withdrawals used for daily necessities, emergencies
KUCHING: Nearly five million Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members withdrew RM16.6 billion from Akaun Fleksibel as of October 2025. According to the EPF’s latest research report, close to 5.0 million members below the age of 55 had made at least one withdrawal, representing a 37 per cent take-up rate out of 13.3 million eligible members. […]
Special committee to tackle high cost of living in Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan
KUCHING: Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will be chairing a special committee to address the high cost of living in Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan. He added that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is committed to addressing this issue, and implementation efforts will soon commence. “Yesterday, the Prime […]
Charity Without Borders campaign covers seven Ulu Rajang longhouses
KUCHING: Hope Place visited seven longhouses at Ulu Rajang last weekend for their annual Charity Without Borders campaign. The non-governmental organisation, in a statement yesterday, said it had teamed up with Chamo 4×4 Club, Kelab Cabaran Pacuan 4 Roda Bintulu and Munsang Winch 4×4 for the campaign. Hope Place team leader Peter Naun stated that […]
Agriculture and Food Security Ministry bracing for hot spell
KLANG: All departments and agencies under the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry are gearing up and constantly monitoring the hot spell that is expected to affect the country’s agriculture sector. Its minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, said the country’s agricultural stock is still under control, and the ministry would ensure an adequate supply of daily necessities. “Our officers, such […]
Syawal Madani Sale at 113 outlets offers goods at low prices
PETALING JAYA: The Syawal Madani Sale, held in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri at 113 outlets across the country, offers a variety of daily necessities at a lower price of up to 30 per cent compared to regular market places. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the sales programme was […]
Mother of seven seeks help from NGO
KUCHING: A mother of seven has approached Hope Place recently, requesting for assistance in the form of household items. At present, Nurr Rafidahi Ahim, 43, stays with her husband and seven children, aged between 4 to 18, at Taman Sukma. According to a statement issued by Hope Place, she has six schooling children including her […]
Jualan Murah Keluarga Malaysia in Kapit on Oct 30-31
KAPIT: The Jualan Murah Keluarga Malaysia (JMKM) programme, which allows the public to purchase daily necessities at more affordable prices, will be held on Oct 30 and 31 at Kitai Mart here. The programme here is a collaboration between the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) and Kitai Mart. Goods are offered at […]
50 single mothers receive daily necessities
KUCHING: Fifty single mothers from Kampung Haji Baki have received daily necessities and food from the Rotary Club of Kuching Unity City here on Saturday (Oct 22). Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang was present to witness the handover of the goods in a simple handing over ceremony. The club treasurer Rotarian Esther Hu said […]
Long queues to buy cheaper items
By Annabell Naja Tommy & Fasiha Khushiri KUCHING: The Malaysian Family Sale Programme (JAKM) being organised by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has attracted visitors who are willing to queue up to buy necessities. One of the visitors, 20-year-old Ayremeineil Ganya Tommy Pila had waited for two hours to buy household […]
Thumbs up to Keluarga Malaysia Sales event in Dalat
DALAT: The sixth series of the Keluarga Malaysia Sales Programme (PJKM) was held at the Nam Leong car park here recently from 10am to 4pm, and it received an encouraging response. Even before the programme started, many had started lining up to buy goods at reasonable prices. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah […]