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Govt Mulls Monthly Transfers To Channel Aid

Mar 24, 2024

The government is considering monthly cash transfers to distribute targeted subsidies.

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli says if approved this would be the first time such a method is implemented compared to the current practice of handing out aid every three or four months.

He adds that this is part of the government’s attempt to reform social assistance in the long-term, through the use of the PADU database.

Meanwhile, Rafizi also said there are no plans at the moment to extend the March 31^st deadline for PADU registrations.

He says any delays would affect the implementation of targeted subsidies.

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The whole of Perlis as well as parts of Kedah and Perak have been placed under a level two heatwave alert…with daily temperatures of between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius.

Kinta and Kuala Kangsar in Perak…as well as Pendang and Kuala Muda in Kedah are also under a level one alert…and can expect the mercury to hit up to 37 degrees.

This, as the Health Ministry issued an advisory for all schools to suspend outdoor activities, in areas under a level one alert.

Its also urging parents of kids who are fasting, to ensure they get sufficient fluids during sahur and iftar.

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The government is gathering information on aging public higher learning institution campuses nationwide, to carry out maintenance and refurbishment.

The Higher Education Minister says he feels such work is necessary…after conducting visits to several universities and polytechnics.

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The Transport Ministry will be issuing temporary change permits…to allow for additional bus services over the Aidilfitri balik kampung period, especially for trips to the east coast and northern states.

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Police believe a dispute over money is what led to a 17-year-old student being beaten to death at the hostel of a vocational school in Lahad Datu, Sabah.

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And, elsewhere…Russian authorities say they’ve captured all four gunmen who carried out the concert hall shooting in Moscow, that caused over 130 fatalities.