KUALA LUMPUR, August 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today that Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa) will spearhead the development of the national cooperative movement with a significant allocation exceeding RM5.5 million. The initiative includes RM2 million from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living for Rahmah sales and an additional RM2 million from the Implementation Coordination Unit for the Sejati Madani Programme and Madani villages.
Anwar also revealed a RM1 million allocation for the ASEAN Cooperative programme in 2025 and RM500,000 for mosque cooperatives in rural areas. Moreover, a new RM500,000 fund will be directed towards skill and expertise training management to enhance cooperative capabilities. Emphasizing the need for swift action, he instructed that decisions be finalized within two weeks and funds disbursed within a month to ensure the prompt success of these initiatives.
