KUALA LUMPUR, October 23 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim affirmed that the government’s efforts to address hardcore poverty are inclusive, ensuring that assistance reaches all citizens in need, regardless of race. He acknowledged that while the majority of the poor are Malays and Bumiputeras, significant portions of the Indian and Chinese communities are also affected and will receive support.
Responding to questions in Parliament, Anwar emphasized that poverty eradication initiatives do not discriminate based on race. He reiterated the government’s commitment to lifting all communities out of poverty, with recent efforts addressing 65.6% of hardcore poor cases as of October 2024.
