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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Negeri Sembilan's incoming government to prioritise entrepreneur-friendly policies and help local businesses expand internationally, leveraging the state's strategic location and economic strengths.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a RM5 million investment programme designed to strengthen Bumiputera companies' involvement in Malaysia's semiconductor industry, a critical pillar of the nation's technological advancement.
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Malaysia's Halal Home Grown Champion programme has catalysed RM187.91 million in potential sales across 313 halal firms through 2026, supporting Bumiputera and women-owned enterprises as the country strengthens its global halal industry leadership.
Policy analysts and economists have welcomed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive to eliminate support letters in entrepreneur financing, arguing the move signals serious reform of Bumiputera lending and a commitment to merit-based allocation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called out political parties for using Malay supremacy rhetoric during elections while failing to protect Malay interests through substantive policy action.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has elevated Bumiputera empowerment from a specialised portfolio into a comprehensive national agenda requiring participation from every ministry, government agency, and linked company.
MARA has shifted its sponsored students for 2025-2026 from the United States to alternative countries, citing policy and geopolitical uncertainties. The ministry says the move protects Bumiputera scholars while maintaining educational quality.