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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the importance of federal-state collaboration in driving Sarawak's economic transformation, marking the occasion with remarks on shared prosperity and national development.
Sarawak is exploring the creation of ASSAR 2, a new investment vehicle designed to extend the state's popular Amanah Saham Sarawak scheme to non-Bumiputera residents, widening economic participation.
Malaysia's chief statistician has emphasised the need to deepen Bumiputera participation in high-growth sectors, citing data showing wage improvements across both communities but identifying structural barriers to closing economic inequality.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to reinforcing government support for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, positioning the microfinance institution as a cornerstone initiative to reach disadvantaged groups, particularly in remote rural areas across Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has repositioned Bumiputera empowerment as a collective responsibility across all government ministries and agencies rather than a siloed function, unveiling the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035.
Tabung Haji and Bank Islam have jointly launched the DAYA INSANI programme with RM1 million in funding to provide skills training, industry exposure and employment opportunities for underprivileged youth and orphans across Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged government-linked entities and private companies to ensure their development projects benefit middle and lower-income communities, warning that unchecked growth risks widening wealth disparities.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's economic development must be felt across all segments of society, particularly rural communities and lower-income groups.