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                                <title><![CDATA[ In Seremban, 'poorest of poor' tenants flee flats as city council breaks down doors ]]></title>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ 'See for yourself': Activist surprised by PM's claim of 'zero hardcore poor' in KL ]]></title>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Focus on the poor before checking welfare of T20 'eligible' for targeted subsidies, govt told ]]></title>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Fewer hardcore poor since December, claims deputy minister ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 08:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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