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Malaysia's Economy Ministry is petitioning for an extension of the IPR-INSAN programme, which helps B40 entrepreneurs sell cooked food via university vending machines, after observing strong financial gains and consumer benefits.
The Malaysian government has allocated RM15.77 million to SUHAKAM in 2025, representing a RM2.2 million increase over the previous year. The grant covers operational expenses and extends to the Office of the Children's Commissioner.
Malaysia's mySalam B40 National Protection Scheme has expanded coverage to 9.15 million Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah recipients this year, with Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan confirming robust utilisation rates and plans to extend the programme.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented Tabung Kasih assistance to three media practitioners grappling with health challenges at the HAWANA 2026 ceremony in Butterworth, while pledging an extra RM1 million in government support.