{
  "id": 17543032,
  "title": "Hawkers' incomes to be assessed to gauge impact of govt aid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/hawkers-incomes-to-be-assessed-to-gauge-impact-of-govt-aid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T06:05:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1568215/hawkers-incomes-be-assessed-gauge-impact-govt-aid"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wants to assess the incomes of hawkers and petty traders to evaluate the impact of government aid. The assessment will involve comparing their current earnings with their incomes three years ago. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim will work with hawker and petty trader associations to determine the increase in average earnings and identify shortcomings in existing support measures. Anwar expressed dissatisfaction with the current circumstances of hawkers and traders, noting that many live hand to mouth. He also emphasized the importance of cleanliness and attractiveness of stalls and hawker premises, as 80 to 85 per cent of people eat at these establishments. Anwar stressed that hawkers are the heroes of the people, helping to improve their economic circumstances, support families, and generate economic activity. To coordinate assistance for hawker and petty trader associations, RM1 million has been allocated to the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry, with the condition that the funds must be managed properly to help traders increase their earnings.",
  "summary": "KAJANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the incomes of hawkers and petty traders to be assessed against their earnings three years ago to determine whether government assistance has improved their livelihoods.",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim plans to assess hawkers' incomes.",
    "Assessment compares current earnings to three years ago.",
    "RM1 million allocated to manage funds for hawker support."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Comparing current earnings against historical data allows the government to identify gaps in existing support measures and ensure that allocated funds effectively improve the livelihoods of small-scale traders.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}