News & Reviews:   b40

Looks like motorcyclists in Malaysia are in for a treat. During Belanjawan 2025 (Budget 2025), the Malaysian government announced the CKD Motorcycle Use Promotion Scheme (locally developed) with a subsidy of RM2400 to enable the public to buy electric motorcycles at a more affordable price. So, what should you know about it?

Last year, Fahmi Fadzil announced a new RAHMAH 5G package with 60GB for the B40 class. The date was supposed to end in early June 2024 but the government has extended the offer further until the end of June.

The deadline for the registration of the PADU database is nearing this week. The Ministry of Economic Affairs pointed out that by registering and updating the information in the main database system (PADU), the T20 high-income group will also have the opportunity to receive targeted subsidies.

Back in July, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an RM100 e-Tunai or eWallet aid to 10 million adult Malaysians. Fast forward to today, the government finally revealed when the eWallet credit would be distributed: December 2023.

The Malaysian Government may introduce a new incentive specific for the B40 group in the country to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) in Budget 2024. Such an incentive was touted by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), but will only apply to purchases of e-motorcycles.

By now, the majority of you should know about the RM100 e-Tunai credit handout to the B40 and M40 groups. In preparation for this, YAB Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance issued a statement online of when we can expect the date.

Previously, we reported on the new initiative by the Federal Government which would provide RM100 of e-Tunai or e-Wallet credits to Malaysians earning less than RM100000 annually. Now, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has commented on the initiative, saying that it is ready to expedite the e-Tunai's rollout.

Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) Minister has announced that a total of 1488 residents of the People’s Housing Project (PPR) Taman Bagan Jaya will get free 30Mbps internet access for a 9-month period beginning this February. Its Minister, Nga Kor Ming asserted that this initiative is under the Jendela@PPR programme which will overall benefit 30 PPR projects nationwide.

Last night, the Minister of Communications and Digital, Fahmi Fadzil announced that the B40 group, veterans, Persons with Disabilities (OKU) and senior citizens can now get broadband services with speeds of up to 30 Mbps along with unlimited data. The cost? Just RM69 per month.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is set to announce good news regarding telecommunications to help reduce the impact of rising living costs, especially for the B40 and M40 groups in Malaysia before Christmas. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil said that the good news would revolve around internet prices and phone charges in our country.