income is among several measures identified by the Malaysian Social Protection Council( MySPC) to

THE government has approved the Keluarga Malaysia Insurance Scheme to provide more protection for poor households if their head of family passes away or is disabled. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, in announcing the scheme on March 25, said participants need to pay a premium of only RM50 a year.In exchange, they will receive coverage in case the family’s main breadwinner dies or has serious injury/ illness.If death is caused by natural causes, the family will receive RM10, 000, wh

KUALA LUMPUR: Banks were requested to continue assisting borrowers facing financial difficulties in repaying their loans and to postpone legal action against defaulting borrowers, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Borrowers who still need assistance are advised to immediately contact their respective banks to discuss appropriate restructuring and rescheduling options." The government takes note of the efforts of the banking sector which does not take the easy way out by putting those who are