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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled an extra RM10 million in funding for taxi vehicle replacement, complementing the initial Budget 2026 allocation. The government has also secured a partnership with Proton to offer dedicated financing for drivers seeking to purchase the Proton S70.
Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Ministry has committed RM200 million since 2023 to maintain non-Muslim places of worship nationwide. The initiative has received 1,478 applications valued at over RM279 million.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a significant boost to community policing efforts across Malaysia, raising annual grants for Neighbourhood Watch Areas to RM10,000 from RM6,000, taking effect from January 1, 2027.
The government has substantially increased funding for Neighbourhood Watch Areas (KRT) nationwide, raising the annual grant from RM6,000 to RM10,000 after a decade without increases. Disbursements begin January 2027.
The Malaysian government has committed RM9.8 billion in microfinancing through six major institutions to help hawkers and small business owners access affordable capital, with direct outreach programmes now bringing lenders to grassroots traders.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed RM1 million from government coffers to support the Tabung Kasih@Hawana 2026 welfare fund for journalists, signalling continued backing for media sector initiatives aimed at modernising the industry.