Tag: Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia

YB Datuk Fahmi Calls on Semerah Voters to Back PH Candidate Mohd Khuzzan

SEMERAH, July 6 -- YB Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on voters in Semerah to support Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar, describing him as a hardworking leader who understands the needs of the people and consistently serves the community yesterday. Fahmi said he had the opportunity to accompany Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the People's Feast Programme alongside Mohd Khuzzan. According to Fahmi, the Prime Minister urged the people of Semerah to give their mandate to Mohd Khuzzan so that he could become an effective voice in the Johor State Legislative Assembly and champion the aspirations and welfare of local residents. Fahmi said Semerah needed a representative who was committed to serving the people, understood local issues and maintained a strong presence on the ground. He also highlighted the Prime Minister's appreciation for the efforts of Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM), which continues to assist communities, particularly women, by providing opportunities to generate income and improve their standard of living. Fahmi said empowering women through access to opportunities and sustained support not only transforms individual lives but also strengthens families and contributes to building more prosperous communities. -- MINUTESMY

SEMERAH, July 6 — YB Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on voters in Semerah to support Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar, describing him as a hardworking leader who understands the needs of the people and consistently serves the community yesterday. Fahmi said he had the opportunity to accompany Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim […]

PM Anwar Calls for Wider Outreach of RM5 Billion Micro Financing Initiative

PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today chaired a high-level meeting with chief executive officers of several key government-linked financial institutions to strengthen efforts in expanding financing access for small traders and micro entrepreneurs nationwide. The meeting involved top leaders from MARA, TEKUN Nasional, Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM), Bank Rakyat, SME Bank, Agrobank and Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN). The MADANI Government has allocated more than RM5 billion in micro financing facilities this year, expected to benefit over 400,000 micro entrepreneurs across the country. The financing schemes offer loans of up to RM100,000, with selected programmes carrying interest rates as low as three percent annually. Prime Minister Anwar stressed that the initiative would not achieve its intended impact if small traders, hawkers and petty entrepreneurs — especially those operating in markets, night markets and public hotspots — remain unaware of the assistance available to them. “During my visits to various states, I heard firsthand complaints from small business owners who were unaware of the financing and support facilities provided by the government. Many are still struggling on their own because they do not know the proper channels to seek help,” he said. He instructed all agencies and micro-finance institutions to intensify grassroots engagement efforts and proactively reach out to traders, hawkers, gig workers and micro entrepreneurs facing capital constraints. According to the Prime Minister, the dissemination of information must be carried out more aggressively and comprehensively to ensure no eligible group is left behind from receiving government assistance. At the same time, Anwar also called for the financing application process to be simplified, with less burdensome conditions and fairer, more reasonable approval procedures to ensure the facilities truly reach those in need. He expressed hope that the initiative would empower more small-scale traders, night market operators, women entrepreneurs, youths, gig workers, TVET graduates, small contractors, paddy farmers, asnaf groups and micro entrepreneurs to improve their livelihoods and build a better future. “Insha-Allah, this effort will help more Malaysians rise, grow and succeed,” he added. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB ANWAR IBRAHIM

PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday chaired a high-level meeting with chief executive officers of several key government-linked financial institutions to strengthen efforts in expanding financing access for small traders and micro entrepreneurs nationwide. The meeting involved top leaders from MARA, TEKUN Nasional, Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM), Bank Rakyat, SME Bank, Agrobank […]