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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the importance of close collaboration between the Federal Government and Sarawak Government in driving inclusive economic growth and sustainable development across the state.
Malaysia's statistics chief says Bumiputera economic participation is improving, but greater involvement in high-growth sectors is needed to reduce socio-economic inequality and accelerate wage advancement.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Johor to pursue a more equitable development model, prioritizing essential services and infrastructure for rural and lower-income urban populations alongside major projects.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has repositioned Bumiputera empowerment as a collective responsibility spanning all government ministries and agencies rather than isolated institutional efforts, unveiling the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035.
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Malaysia's MADANI Government has launched six new initiatives worth RM65.5 million through MITRA to strengthen grassroots development of the Indian community, with programmes targeting over 50,000 beneficiaries nationwide.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that government and private development projects must create genuine opportunities for middle- and lower-income Malaysians, warning that failure to do so risks widening inequality across the nation.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysia's economic advancement must benefit all segments of society, particularly grassroots communities, rather than focusing solely on large-scale and high-tech projects.