{
  "id": 17391965,
  "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-17391965",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T11:05:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "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",
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  "summary": "The Malaysian government has announced an additional RM200 million grant to bolster the capabilities of small-scale entrepreneurs, with a focus on those from low-income backgrounds, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The funds, part of the Kelantan Usahawan Bangkit Scheme, aim to provide targeted financial assistance to help traders acquire essential equipment, such as refrigerators, which can significantly improve their business operations. Anwar emphasized that while the allocation is modest, the benefits are directly directed towards those who most need them, underscoring the government's commitment to supporting the entrepreneurial community.",
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  "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"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}