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Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia has approved RM1.6 billion in financing for nearly 185,000 entrepreneurs across the country during the first half of 2024, with Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong emphasising swift fund disbursement and reduced bureaucracy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that the government will boost its budget allocation for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, reaffirming commitment to assisting low-income families and women entrepreneurs.
Petaling Jaya-based Impactlolution turns discarded glass bottles into artisan products while creating income opportunities for women in underserved communities across Selangor and Johor through its GlazCraft initiative.