{
  "id": 17387700,
  "title": "Anwar unveils additional RM200m grant to support low-income, small-scale entrepreneurs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/anwar-unveils-additional-rm200m-grant-to-support-low-income-small",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T11:05:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/31/anwar-unveils-additional-rm200m-grant-to-support-low-income-small-scale-entrepreneurs/241466"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Malaysian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has announced an additional RM200 million grant aimed at bolstering the capabilities of small-scale entrepreneurs, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. In a statement made today at the inauguration of the Kelantan Usahawan Bangkit Scheme, Anwar emphasized that targeted financial assistance can yield substantial returns for traders, providing them with the necessary resources to acquire essential equipment such as refrigerators to preserve their stock. Despite the size of the allocation being described as \"modest,\" the Prime Minister highlighted that the benefits are directly directed towards those who most need it, underscoring the government's commitment to supporting small-scale enterprises.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Additional RM200 Mln Grant To Support Small-scale Entrepreneurs - PM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/general-additional-rm200-mln-grant-to-support-small-scale",
        "published": "2026-10-31T08:58:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}