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KUALA LUMPUR: The Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme has recorded strong utilisation, with nearly 5.6 million recipients spending RM4.59 billion on basic goods as of December 17, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said the 99 per cent usage rate reflects the effectiveness of the government’s targeted subsidy approach, particularly […]

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 18,853 civil servants in Sabah received good news when the state government announced the provision of Special Financial Assistance (BKK) of one month’s salary or a minimum of RM2,000 through the Sabah Budget 2026. Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun, who is also the state Finance Minister, when presenting the budget, announced that the BKK payment involved financial implications amounting to RM52.6 million. He said the aid payment would be implemented in two phases, namely in February next year before Aidilfitri and in May before the Kaamatan celebration. “This assistance covers all categories […]

A World Survey of Public Support for Wine Producers

This article presents a diverse range of local, national, and entertainment news stories, with several high-profile developments and events highlighted, including the Shuniah municipality's rejection of a proposed gas plant, government assistance for the lumber and steel industries, and the performances of Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal in "Hamnet."

KUALA LUMPUR: Through the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), the government is prioritising efforts to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) improve their position in the value chain through strategic partnerships with government-linked companies (GLCs). Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the government was also scaling up support through initiatives such as strategic investment funds, increased working capital, project financing and capacity development programmes. “The government will support MSMEs through targeted interventions such as logistics systems, facilitating certification including halal certification, as well as facilitating better access to export markets,” he said when opening the National Economic […]

A World Survey of Public Support for Wine Producers

Facing a federal government shutdown, the Board authorized up to $481,300 from contingency funds to continue Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food packages for eligible children for up to 30 days while the county coordinates with Arizona Department of Health Services; reimbursement by federal government is not guaranteed.

At a distribution center identified by staff as the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in Motanas, organizers reported 32 National Guard members helping logistics and referenced an $80 million government contribution to support families facing benefit delays. Remarks emphasized operational support from the Guard and state-level efforts; the transcript​

The Louisiana House unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Louisiana Department of Health to find up to $150 million to cover one month of SNAP benefits while a federal government shutdown continues; lawmakers said they will seek federal reimbursement.

As millions of Americans brace for the suspension of SNAP and WIC benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown, one New Jersey entrepreneur… The post Woman Shares Hidden Program Offering Free Groceries Amid Upcoming Cuts To SNAP And WIC Benefits: ‘Hidden In Plain Sight’ appeared first on Shine My Crown.

PUTRAJAYA: The government’s fiscal policy remains committed to supporting national development objectives and ensuring that the well-being of the people continues to be a priority, said Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican. He said the government is dedicated to responsible fiscal management and ensuring that adequate fiscal support is provided for economic growth. “The government […] The post Government’s fiscal policy to balance economic growth and people’s needs – Treasury Secretary-General first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

A significant shift in public opinion regarding nuclear power has emerged in recent years, with a majority of U.S. adults now expressing support for building more nuclear power plants to generate electricity, according to a Pew Research Center survey. This growing interest is reflected not only in public sentiment but also among lawmakers and previous administrations, which have actively championed the expansion of nuclear capacity through executive orders and legislative protections. Despite facing challenges in recent years, including the decommissioning of eight reactors over the past decade, the U.S. nuclear power landscape remains substantial, with 94 operational reactors accounting for a significant share of the nation's electricity generation.

The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a $625 million initiative aimed at revitalizing the American coal sector, providing critical support for energy output and economic development in coal-dependent communities across the nation. The investment will focus on various projects, including recommissioning and retrofitting efforts, rural energy affordability initiatives, advanced wastewater management systems, dual-fuel retrofits, natural gas co-firing systems, and addressing regional grid security concerns through emergency orders related to metallurgical coal designations.

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Allexer Namundjembo The Association of Dependents of Veterans of Namibia (ADVN) is calling on the government to amend the Veterans Act of 2008 to include children of war veterans, including those born in exile, in state benefits. During a demonstration in Windhoek, ADVN secretary general Petrus Nedongo accused the government of discrimination, calling the group “the forgotten children of the liberation struggle.” “It is now 35 years of independence; we have endured hardships and torments from poverty. We now believe and understand that we have been discriminated against, ignored and forgotten as the dependents of the living and the late veterans of the liberation struggle,” Nedongo said while handing over the petition. The association wants the act, which provides for a veterans’ fund, board, and appeal board, should also cover their children.  They demanded clear communication on amendments and guarantees that dependents will be included in the same way as veterans. Deputy executive director of the ministry, Thaddeus Erago, received the petition on behalf of the minister.  “We have received your petition. I will transmit your petition to the office of the minister. We will work hard to make sure that we give you your response within 14 days, as you have requested,” he told the group. The grievances raised are longstanding.  Since independence, children of liberation fighters, often referred to as “struggle kids”, have repeatedly called for recognition.  Over the years, many camped at the Parliament Gardens, Sam Nujoma Stadium, and outside the ministry of defence and veteran affairs in Windhoek.  Their demands have centred on jobs, education, and financial support. Some protests ended in clashes with police during forced removals from camps.  Despite promises of training and placements, many say they remain unemployed, while veterans themselves receive pensions and allowances. In April 2009, more than 200 descendants of veterans staged an 80-day protest outside the ministry before moving to Swapo headquarters in Katutura, demanding jobs, training, and education.  In the same year, after five months, about 269 “children of the liberation struggle” marched to Parliament and the Angolan Embassy, delivering petitions to President Pohamba and the ministry.  Three years later, a group held a sit-in at Windhoek Police Station, threatening to return to Angola if jobs were not provided.  In August 2016, struggle kids blocked the B1 road between Windhoek and Okahandja, clashing with riot police during a dispute over relocation to Berg Aukas training facilities.  The confrontation ended in baton charges, stone throwing, fires, and arrests. In December 2022, they also marched to the line ministry demanding deregistration from the then ministry of sport, youth and national service and re-registration as dependents under the Veterans Act.  They argued that they are no longer “kids” but adults entitled to benefits. Earlier this year, parliamentary momentum grew when a standing committee recommended amendments to include all children of veterans born in exile.  The National Assembly supported the move, acknowledging that the exclusions in the original act were an oversight.