Govt to boost iTekad grant allocation by RM6 mil to assist micro entrepreneurs
The government will increase its grant allocation for the iTekad social finance programme by RM6 million to assist micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially the B40 group, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister also said during the iTekad collaboration ceremony on Tuesday (Aug 22) that the government is committed to eradicating national poverty and bridging the gap between the rich and the poor, and called on more banking institutions in Malaysia to join the iTekad initiative in the near future.
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The Prime Minister also said during the iTekad collaboration ceremony on Tuesday (Aug 22) that the government is committed to eradicating national poverty and bridging the gap between the rich and the poor, and called on more banking institutions in Malaysia to join the iTekad initiative in the near future.
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00:57 Why do I suggest this?
01:00 Precisely because when central bank and banks
01:06 manage this sort of activities, we
01:10 are more confident in terms of its efficiency, efficacy,
01:16 and impact.
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01:19 It's a compliment to bankers.
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01:23 Accept this compliment in advance.
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02:45 Now some of you are familiar with the Yes Minister series.
02:50 Every time before I announce, I look at the KSP.
02:53 He has to nod, then I announce.
02:54 [LAUGHTER]
02:58 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
02:59 Nothing to them.
03:13 I'm sure.
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