13MP allocation for bumiputera highest since Merdeka, PM tells critics
He said the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (Putera35), introduced under the 13MP, is clear proof of the government's unwavering commitment to strengthening the bumiputera economy.
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