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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the government will commence preparations for Budget 2027 next month, with formal tabling anticipated in early October. The budget will prioritise translating economic growth into tangible improvements in citizens' living standards.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that strengthened ties between the federal and Sarawak governments are propelling the state's economic transformation, innovation and inclusive development.
Sarawak is exploring plans to broaden its Amanah Saham Sarawak (ASSAR) investment scheme beyond the Bumiputera community by launching ASSAR 2, reflecting the state's commitment to inclusive economic growth.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged continued government investment in Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, positioning the microfinance scheme as a cornerstone initiative to ensure vulnerable populations nationwide receive adequate assistance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Johor's development strategy must prioritise equitable growth across rural villages and urban centres, moving beyond large-scale projects to deliver essential services.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has repositioned Bumiputera empowerment as a collective government responsibility rather than the domain of specific agencies, unveiling the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 with mandatory reporting requirements across all ministries.
The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit has launched applications for the Uyarvu MADANI startup accelerator programme, offering grants between RM20,000 and RM50,000 to Indian entrepreneurs from lower and middle income groups until July 13.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's economic progress must be inclusive, reaching farmers, fishermen and low-income communities, not just large-scale projects.