Tag: Poverty Alleviation
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World Bank Urges Expanding Cash Aid for Malaysia’s Seniors
Overview: A Growing Pension Gap for Malaysia’s Elderly The World Bank has urged Malaysia to broaden its social protection net for seniors, arguing that the current Bantuan Warga Emas (BWE) scheme reaches only a fraction of those in need. With the BWE offering RM600 per month, critics say it fails to lift a large portion…
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Accelerating Agricultural Modernization for Chinese-style Modernization
Introduction In recent discussions surrounding China’s development strategy, the emphasis on agricultural modernization has taken center stage. President Xi Jinping has made it clear that to effectively advance Chinese-style modernization, a robust approach to agriculture and rural development is essential. This article explores the key principles and measures being implemented to accelerate agricultural modernization in…