Belanjawan 2027: PM buka ruang peniaga kecil cadang penerima bantuan

Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim stated that many small business owners currently have ample staff, but aid is needed to help them generate income for their community. In Kedah, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today gave small businessmen the chance to propose proposals for government assistance funds to be added to the special allocation for them in the 2027 Budget.

He explained that this is important to ensure aid is directed to genuinely needy small businessmen and can help develop their businesses. The PM said he wants to give small business owners the chance to apply for aid, as many small businesses already employ many people, contributing to local income. Small businesses that receive aid, even if small, work hard and highly appreciate the assistance given.

The Prime Minister said the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) will determine the best ways to help needy small businessmen once the proposals are received. At today's meeting, around 1,500 small businessmen and traders from Kedah gathered to support the government's Madani effort to strengthen the people's economy. Through the Bangkit Entrepreneur Scheme, the government provides business equipment tailored to the needs of businessmen to increase their production capacity and productivity.

Meanwhile, Anwar said the government will continue to attract large foreign investments to boost the country's economic level, but at the same time, ensure that the entry of foreign companies does not undermine local companies, especially small businessmen. He mentioned that large foreign investments, especially in artificial intelligence, computers, and semiconductors, can spur the country's economic growth while offering more job opportunities to the people.

Anwar also gave the example of medical technology development in China, which can now cure the blind and enable them to see again. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government always strives to help reduce people's burdens, especially in the rising prices of goods.