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Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia has distributed RM1.6 billion in financing to nearly 185,000 entrepreneurs across Malaysia in the first six months of 2024, underscoring government efforts to empower micro-businesses and support the grassroots economy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to increasing government allocation for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) in the upcoming budget, reaffirming the administration's focus on supporting low-income families and women entrepreneurs.
A Petaling Jaya-based social enterprise is converting waste glass into decorative products while creating income opportunities for women in underserved communities across Selangor and Johor.