Summary
- Additional RM200 million allocated to support small entrepreneurs.
- RM16 billion committed to SARA and STR assistance programmes.
- Malaysia and Thailand advance Golok River flood mitigation project.
KOTA BHARU, November 1 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced an additional RM200 million in grants to support low-income entrepreneurs, particularly women and small traders.
He said RM16 billion had been allocated for SARA and STR assistance programmes this year to ease living costs. More than 4,000 entrepreneurs applied for the Kelantan Usahawan Bangkit Scheme.
With 446 applications approved. The government also contributed RM200,000 towards repairs at Madrasah Ar-Rahmaniah Ad-Diniah Pondok Lubuk Tapah.
Anwar stressed that financial assistance must be accompanied by responsible spending and stronger measures against corruption.
Meanwhile, Malaysia and Thailand aim to finalise negotiations within a month on widening the Golok River mouth to reduce flooding in Kelantan and southern Thailand.
