{
  "id": 4591516,
  "title": "Kuskop to expedite disbursement of PM’s additional RM1b microcredit pledge, says minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/kuskop-to-expedite-disbursement-of-pms-additional-rm1b-microcredit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T07:16:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/31/kuskop-to-expedite-disbursement-of-pms-additional-rm1b-microcredit-pledge-says-minister/233393"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Kuskop, the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, will expedite the disbursement of an additional RM1 billion in microcredit funds to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) following Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's announcement. This brings this year's total microcredit funding to RM6 billion, up from RM5 billion. The increased allocation is aimed at assisting small businesses grappling with rising costs and supporting their expansion. The additional funding will be provided by agencies such as Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) and Tekun Nasional, with the goal of simplifying processes and accommodating micro and small businesses more effectively.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : KUSKOP To Expedite Disbursement Of PM's Additional RM1 Bln Microcredit Pledge - Sim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/general-kuskop-to-expedite-disbursement-of-pms-additional-rm1-bln",
        "published": "2026-08-31T06:02:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Kuskop to expedite disbursement of PM’s additional RM1b microcredit pledge, says minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/kuskop-to-expedite-disbursement-of-pms-additional-rm1b-microcredit-4592736",
        "published": "2026-08-31T07:16:06.000Z"
      }
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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."
}