SEREMBAN, May 15 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged entrepreneur development agencies to intensify efforts to go to the ground to identify the needs of the people and small traders, particularly youths, instead of merely waiting in offices. He said the ground approach was crucial to ensure that all government assistance, financing and programmes genuinely reached the target groups and were able to address problems faced by the people at the grassroots level. “My message is clear to all government agencies and financial institutions — find ways to reach out to the people. Do not wait for them to come to offices to seek assistance,” he said when speaking at the 2026 National Youth Day (HBN) celebration here today. Also present were Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun and Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari. The Prime Minister said the relevant ministries and agencies needed to be more proactive in engaging small entrepreneurs and young traders on the ground. “If there are small stalls in Kuala Lumpur, Seremban or anywhere else, go and meet them, ask about their problems, whether they have capital, whether facilities are sufficient or not. The government must be present to help the people,” he said. -- BERNAMA

PM Spends Time With Chemor Chinese Community

IPOH, May 16 2026 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today spent time engaging with the local community, particularly Chinese residents, at a restaurant in Chemor here.

The Tambun MP arrived at about 4 pm and was warmly received by residents. He then visited several nearby business premises to mingle with locals.

He spent about 45 minutes having afternoon tea and chatting with around 200 attendees, exchanging views on various issues.

During the casual meeting, Anwar also signed a banner and a plaque for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Poi Lam in appreciation of the school’s wushu team’s recent success at an international competition in China.

Also present were Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and her deputy, Wong Kah Woh.

Meanwhile, special officer to the Tambun MP, Terrence Ng Swee Teck, when met by reporters, said among the matters raised by residents during the session were current issues such as targeted petrol subsidies and the global supply crisis.

He added that the event was also attended by village chiefs, representatives of non-governmental organisations, educators, and headmasters from nearby schools.

— BERNAMA

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