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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
‘RM5 a meal' eatery among 7 Rafizi plans for social change
Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli said he and his team have already found the necessary partners and assets for the social enterprises to start. (Facebook pic) KUALA LUMPUR : Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has launched seven social enterprises under his 'Ayuh Malaysia' platform, including an eatery in Pandan Indah selling food at under RM5 a meal. The Pandan MP said the seven enterprises will commence operations in September, adding that he and his team have already found the necessary partners and assets for the initiatives to start. Besides the 'Kesum' eatery selling breakfast, lunch and dinner for under RM5, there will also be a sundry shop named 'FlexiMart' using the 'refill' concept. This concept involves the sale of goods without single-use packaging, with customers buying what they need by 'refilling' their own containers instead. 'We will also try to offer the installation of solar panels on roofs for low-income families, through the 'Suria' social enterprise in Petaling Jaya,' he said at the launch. Rafizi will also introduce a 'SagaSivik' civic education programme in Setiawangsa and a training initiative dubbed 'CLIB' in Ampang to prepare youths and undergraduates for the job market. Another initiative is called 'PinjamGajet'. It is based in Selayang and offers youths training on repairing laptops and smartphones, while the gadgets are then rented out to low-income households for as low as RM10 a year. The former economy minister will also introduce the 'TanamDuit' social enterprise in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, which seeks to encourage modern agriculture on abandoned land. Rafizi previously said these social enterprises were another way of bringing change to society and local communities, outside of politics. He said 'Ayuh Malaysia' would operate differently from profit-oriented businesses and donation-reliant NGOs by empowering local communities to conduct economic activities that are both effective and self-sustaining.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
‘Govt can't do it all': Rafizi relaunches Ayuh Malaysia as movement to boost ‘third sector' social enterprises
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has today relaunched 'Ayuh Malaysia', a social enterprise initiative aimed at carrying out economic activities to benefit the society, rather than purely for profit. The former economy minister said Malaysia currently relies heavily on the public and private sectors to provide goods and services — with little focus on social enterprises, which he dubbed as the third sector. 'A sustainable society must have strong engagement with the third sector. At present, the ones providing goods, services, and assistance to the people are either the first sector, which is the public sector, or the second, which is the private sector. 'But the public sector has its limitations; without taxes and revenue, the government cannot continue spending indefinitely. The private sector, on the other hand, is driven by profit, so prices will keep rising,' he told reporters after launching Ayuh Malaysia here. The Pandan MP said Ayuh Malaysia was previously started in March 2022, but was disrupted by the 2022 general election and his subsequent appointment as a minister. 'In other countries, especially in situations like Malaysia's where the population is ageing, the third sector is absolutely crucial. Yet, if you go around Malaysia, hardly anyone talks about social enterprise,' Rafizi said when explaining his motivation. 'So when I was the minister of economy, during the drafting of the 13th Malaysia Plan, one key chapter was about establishing and strengthening the third sector in the country. But this needs to be driven by the people.' He said having a strong third sector will help ease the government's financial burden in the future. 'What's clear is that there will be economic benefits for the people, but more importantly, having a strong third sector will help ease the government's burden in the future,' he said. Rafizi added that Ayuh Malaysia will take six months to assess the response from the seven social enterprises participating in its pilot project. 'In Malaysia, the third sector is still in its infancy. We'll take six months to observe the response, the quality of ideas submitted, and the experience of those who step forward to lead because we want to ensure this doesn't become an avenue for people to take advantage and make money for themselves,' he said. Rafizi recently resigned from the Cabinet after losing the PKR deputy post to Nurul Izzah Anwar, the daughter of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In March 2022, Rafizi launched the Ayuh Malaysia campaign to attract the support of voters on the fence as the country gears up for the 15th General Election. He had then said the decision to launch the campaign was taken after taking into account the results of the Johor state election and the views of various parties in PKR.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Malaysian voters deserve more than theatrics, where's the discourse on pressing issues? Rafizi asks after ‘Turun Anwar' rally
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has today slammed the Opposition after its 'Turun Anwar' rally yesterday, saying Malaysian voters deserve more than political theatrics. The Pandan MP said he hopes more politicians will focus on tackling the country's pressing issues rather than merely attempting to change the government. 'In a country like Malaysia, we are faced with political issues almost every day. But rarely do we hear enough discourse on problems that will affect Malaysia in the long term,' he told reporters after launching his Ayuh Malaysia campaign here. 'Take, for example, the issue of an ageing population, that's something I wish we heard more about from both the government and the Opposition, whether at rallies like 'Turun Anwar' or in Parliament. The former economy minister conceded that local politics has historically revolved around changing governments and the pursuit of power — leading many political parties to be stuck on the matter. 'But I do hope they realise that whoever ends up in power will have to deal with this massive challenge. 'The public deserves better, we need to hear more about how they plan to tackle it,' he added, when asked about the rally. Rafizi said that without concrete solutions to long-term issues, the daily political drama means little to ordinary Malaysians who just want to get on with their lives. 'That's why I don't take too much interest in the day-to-day political drama, who's more popular, who's gaining or losing support, or whether someone has the numbers to form a new government. 'To me, unless both sides can present concrete solutions and focus on the long-term issues facing the public, many fence-sitters and indeed, the majority of us who just want to get on with our lives, will continue to tune out,' he added. Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated his administration's commitment to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, following the 'Turun Anwar' rally in the capital that drew an estimated 18,000 participants. The rally was organised by Opposition figures and civil society groups backing them, ostensibly to protest against the rising cost of living and demand political accountability.
Malaysiakini
08-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Rafizi launches 'Ayuh Malaysia' social enterprise platform
Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has announced Ayuh Malaysia, a new platform to build a nationwide network of social enterprises, marking a shift in his focus from frontline politics to grassroots economic and social empowerment. The platform, to be launched on July 27, is envisioned as a one-stop hub to support the growth of social enterprises - entities that operate businesses not for profit, but to deliver tangible benefits to society.
Free Malaysia Today
08-07-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Rafizi to launch ‘Ayuh Malaysia' as social enterprise platform
The 'Ayuh Malaysia' campaign was launched in 2022, ahead of the PKR polls that year which saw Rafizi Ramli elected as deputy president. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli will launch a social enterprise platform named 'Ayuh Malaysia' on July 27, which he says was part of his plan even before his recent defeat in the PKR central leadership polls. Rafizi said it was another way of bringing change to society and local communities, outside of politics. He said 'Ayuh Malaysia' would operate differently from profit-oriented businesses and donation-reliant NGOs by empowering local communities to conduct economic activities that are both effective and self-sustaining. 'Social enterprises return their profits to workers and the community, unlike conventional businesses,' he said in a statement. Rafizi said 'Ayuh Malaysia' would also serve as a one-stop platform to set up and connect social enterprises while providing them with the expertise and additional financial resources needed to operate. It will also connect social enterprises with potential beneficiaries. 'I believe the strength of our society lies in building sustainable community structures, especially as political instability continues,' he said. Rafizi stepped down as economy minister last month after losing the PKR deputy presidency to Nurul Izzah Anwar in May.
