{
  "id": 17405960,
  "title": "Anwar announces RM200mil increase in business grants under Skim Usahawan Bangkit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/anwar-announces-rm200mil-increase-in-business-grants-under-skim",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T12:47:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1567778/anwar-announces-rm200mil-increase-business-grants-under-skim-usahawan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a RM200 million increase in grants under the Skim Usahawan Bangkit program, aimed at assisting small entrepreneurs and enhancing their earnings. Anwar emphasized that even modest allocations could have a significant impact when directed towards businesses in need. He provided examples of how relatively small expenses, such as affordable refrigerators, could prevent losses and generate substantial additional monthly income, ranging from thousands of ringgit. Speaking at the Skim Usahawan Bangkit Negeri Kelantan launch, Anwar expressed confidence in the program's ability to provide necessary support and monitoring of entrepreneurs' needs. He also expressed gratitude towards Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud and the state government for their cooperation, stating that any issues could be resolved through amicable discussions.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: The Federal Government will increase grants under the Skim Usahawan Bangkit by RM200 million next year to help small entrepreneurs expand their businesses and boost their earnings.",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Anwar announces RM200 million grant increase",
    "Skim Usahawan Bangkit aids small entrepreneurs",
    "Affordable refrigerators prevent business losses"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}