KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Reuters) - A U.N. human rights expert on Friday disputed Malaysia's assertion that it has nearly eliminated poverty, saying that official figures were vastly inaccurate and ...

the government can claim to have all but routed poverty among its 32 million people, and at 0.4% Malaysia has the lowest self-reported poverty rate of any country for which the World Bank has figures.

Malaysia has stepped up efforts to reduce poverty in recent years through targeted social protection programmes, particularly ...

Malaysia can take several key steps to lead the regional fight against child labour Image used for illustration purposes only ...

One programme commended for reducing severe poverty is Brazil’s Bolsa Família. The programme goes beyond cash transfers by ...

Mr Anwar has said eradicating hardcore poverty is a key part of his government’s agenda. At the tabling of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) mid-term review in September last year, he said the ...

After years when the party seemed to be undeclared disciples of austerity, the government’s conscience – prompted by some ...

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has outlined five strategies aimed at eradicating poverty in Malaysia. One key strategy involves using net disposable income as an indicator to ...

PUTRAJAYA: The government will do more to eradicate hardcore poverty in accordance with the ... indicating that Malaysia is on the right track in managing the national economy.

While the nation assumes the Asean chairmanship, another equally significant milestone has arrived: Malaysia’s new role as ...