PETALING JAYA: Over 30,000 families out of the 1.8 million population in the capital are estimated to have an income of below RM2,200, which is below the poverty line, and they need appropriate assistance, says Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally lower on firmer US dollar amid news that the United States has an advantage in growing its economy and vaccinating its population against COVID-19.
Published on: Tuesday, February 02, 2021
By: Bernama
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Putrajaya, the Federal administrative capital, has made its mark as an iconic city while Labuan, an international offshore financial hub, has earned itself a reputation as a tax-free haven.
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan commemorate Federal Territory Day on Monday amid muted celebrations due to the Movement Control Order.
In the midst of unstinted efforts to combat the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and adapt to the new normal, the three federal territories – which come under the purview of the Ministry of Federal Territories – have continued to enjoy infrastructure and socio-economic development.
SHAH ALAM: Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has called on the relevant authorities to carry out more intensive efforts of conserving and preserving historical buildings in Kuala Lumpur, especially those related to the state.
Istana Alam Shah, in a posting on the Selangor Royal Office Facebook page, said the Ruler expressed concern that if such efforts were not carried out immediately, the authorities might not be able to save the buildings and monuments from being torn down.
“If that happens, the conservation cost will be higher and this can cause the country to incur losses.
“His Royal Highness hopes that relevant parties such as the Federal Territories Ministry, National Heritage Department and Kuala Lumpur City Hall will carry out more intensive conservation and preservation of these historical buildings, ” said the statement which was issued in conjunction with the Federal Territory Day’s celebrations today.
PETALING JAYA: The Prime Minister officially launched the Program Kemiskinan Bandar (5MY), aimed at helping low-income households as part of the Federal Territory Day celebration.
The 5MY programme for the urban poor, which has already been implemented by the Federal Territories Ministry, is separated into five sections: MYJobs@Wilayah, MYGrocer@Wilayah, MYSchoolBus @Wilayah, MYMedic@Wilayah and MYFood@Wilayah.
In 2020, over 35,000 people and heads of households as well as 331 low-cost housing in Kuala Lumpur received direct assistance under the 5MY programme.
“The government is continuing its efforts to reduce the cost of living and provide social protection programmes that are comprehensive to ensure that the poor and those with low income are not left behind in our nation building, ” said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pic) in his speech in conjunction with FT Day today.