Muhyiddin: Those In B40 Are Becoming B50
March 24, 2021
During a recent townhall session in Sabah, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin signalled that the B40s in Malaysia is edging towards B50. He added that the
Category: End Poverty
Homelessness In Malaysia
March 11, 2021
Homelessness is an emotive word that conjures up images of people sleeping on the sidewalk, scavenging for food, smelly and scruffy or the drunk, dangerous,
Going Beyond Handouts: Helping The Underprivileged
March 6, 2021
“We cannot overcome poverty by giving the poor money. This will not make them rich. On the contrary, for as long as they receive aid,
Ever Wondered Where Stateless Communities Live?
March 3, 2021
Stateless communities are living around us. They are our neighbours and if we look hard enough, we would see them. Though having lived in Malaysia for many generations, the stateless (undocumented) are not recognised and therefore do not have citizenship or identification that gives them rights as a citizen.
Meet Azwan: Son of Rubber Tappers From Kelantan Who Became A National Muay Thai Champion
February 24, 2021
Azwan Che Wil is a Muay Thai OneSongchai S1 Champion who is packed with punches. Born in Manek Urai, Gua Musang in Kelantan, both his parents were rubber tappers who earned RM1,800 a month and with that had to support six children.
Time To Care For The Elderly In Poverty
February 19, 2021
We drive past them on the road all the time. Frail and hunched over, pushing on trolleys laden with scrap, trudging on under the blazing
Are The Rich Becoming Richer And The Poor Becoming Poorer?
February 17, 2021
In 2019, Malaysia was categorised under the World Bank definition of an upper middle – income economy (DOSM, 2019), with the gross income per capita
1.2 Million New Poor If There Is No Aid
February 14, 2021
With Malaysia approaching its one year lockdown anniversary, we are reminded that Covid-19 is not only an issue of health and safety but also the
Meet Ridzuan: Paralympic Gold Medalist Who Sold Burgers & Nasi Lemak To Fund His Dreams.
February 13, 2021
There has never been someone more determined to get rid of the small hand and make history in 2016, as the first Malaysian athlete to
A Multidimensional Perspective Of Poverty In Malaysia
February 11, 2021
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) reveals a broader outlook on the varying levels of Malaysian poverty in terms of health, education and standard of living.