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BKM cash aid could be increased

Jul 04, 2022

The Prime Minister has not ruled out the possibility of increasing the cash aid given out under the Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia initiative, IF the rising prices of goods continues.

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the payment would benefit those in the B40 group, who continue to be affected by the rising cost of living.

The PM also assured that the government will look into ways to address the rising prices of goods, adding that it will not let the people be burdened with the increase in prices.

He adds that the government provides subsidies of over RM77 billion, namely for chicken, eggs, cooking oil, and fuel, among others.

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Foreigner dies after accidentally injuring himself with sickle

A foreigner had died after he accidentally struck himself in the thigh with a sickle, which he was allegedly using in an attempted robbery.

Gombak police say the victim he attacked also died while receiving treatment at hospital.

Investigations found that the victim used a plastic chair to defend himself and the suspect accidently injured his leg during the fight.

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Police seize car allegedly resembling police vehicle

Sepang police have seized a car, which allegedly resembled a police vehicle.

The car owner was earlier detained and has since been released on police bail after his statement was taken.

The car was among the vehicles on display at an auto show.

This, after pictures and videos of the car went viral on social media.