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The Sun
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar calls for robust public-private synergy to uplift all Malaysians
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised the need for stronger and more strategic collaboration between the government and the private sector to ensure that the benefits of national development reach all segments of society. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the private sector can play a role by submitting proposals or ideas to assist the government, especially in projects like adopted schools and others. 'I have told the ministers that each ministry must collaborate — don't give all the answers. 'Make sure that the private sector offers their own views and suggestions. In that way, adjustments can be made,' he said when launching the Malaysia MADANI People's Wellbeing Initiative (Sejahtera MADANI) here today. Meanwhile, Anwar suggested that leaders of large companies visit their adopted schools or rural areas under their purview. 'I suggest — you know — the mere presence of a President or CEO, that itself gives so much confidence and hope to the young, because some of you come from relatively poor backgrounds. 'That will be a source of inspiration and hope to these students,' he said. Anwar also expressed appreciation to corporate entities that have made significant contributions to aid programmes, including efforts related to Gaza, adopted schools and poverty alleviation. He urged all parties to avoid issues of racism and political hostility, and instead unite in building the nation. Among the government's policy successes, he highlighted, is the school toilet refurbishment project, which was criticised by the opposition for its RM1 billion cost — but aimed to repair over 1,200 toilets to ensure the comfort of schoolchildren. 'Although it was ridiculed by the opposition... we spent nearly RM1 billion to repair 1,200 toilets. Just imagine the condition of our children's and grandchildren's school toilets otherwise,' he said, adding that the Adopted School Programme has now expanded to 1,000 schools, including Chinese and Tamil national-type schools. The MADANI Adopted School Programme, initiated by Anwar, aims to bridge educational gaps, with the corporate sector playing a greater role in national development, particularly in the field of education.
Barnama
24-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
PM Anwar Calls For Robust Public-private Synergy To Uplift All Malaysians
PUTRAJAYA, July 24 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised the need for stronger and more strategic collaboration between the government and the private sector to ensure that the benefits of national development reach all segments of society. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the private sector can play a role by submitting proposals or ideas to assist the government, especially in projects like adopted schools and others. 'I have told the ministers that each ministry must collaborate — don't give all the answers. 'Make sure that the private sector offers their own views and suggestions. In that way, adjustments can be made,' he said when launching the Malaysia MADANI People's Wellbeing Initiative (Sejahtera MADANI) here today. Meanwhile, Anwar suggested that leaders of large companies visit their adopted schools or rural areas under their purview. 'I suggest — you know — the mere presence of a President or CEO, that itself gives so much confidence and hope to the young, because some of you come from relatively poor backgrounds. 'That will be a source of inspiration and hope to these students,' he said. Anwar also expressed appreciation to corporate entities that have made significant contributions to aid programmes, including efforts related to Gaza, adopted schools and poverty alleviation. He urged all parties to avoid issues of racism and political hostility, and instead unite in building the nation.
The Sun
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sejahtera MADANI raises RM120 million to end poverty in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysia MADANI People's Wellbeing Initiative (Sejahtera MADANI), launched today to end poverty, has successfully raised nearly RM120 million, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. Speaking at the launch, Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the initiative had received overwhelming support from the private sector, surpassing its initial fundraising target of RM50 million. 'I said if Sejahtera MADANI could raise RM50 million, that would already be a success, and the government could top it up a bit, but today the response has not just doubled, it's gone far beyond that. 'The initiative has now raised nearly RM120 million. This is a meaningful project, and we want to drive this nation to become strong and great,' he said. Present at the event were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. Anwar also reiterated his MADANI Government's commitment to ending hardcore poverty in Malaysia through coordinated efforts and strategic approaches. 'My target, together with the Cabinet, is to end hardcore poverty. Based on data from 2023 to 2024, we've made significant progress. Even though new cases may emerge, the overall numbers are far lower than before,' he said. The Prime Minister also praised the commitment of all stakeholders, particularly the private sector and Islamic religious councils, for working alongside the government to tackle one of the country's most persistent issues. Sejahtera MADANI is a national initiative aimed at assisting poor and hardcore poor households registered under the National Poverty Database or the eKasih system. Coordinated by the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister's Department (ICU JPM), the initiative consolidates various aid interventions across ministries, agencies, and private entities for a focused and integrated poverty eradication strategy. In a statement issued at the launch, ICU JPM described Sejahtera MADANI as being anchored on a 'whole-of-nation approach,' enhanced with high-impact and sustainable programs targeting both heads of households and household members under the eKasih system. The initiative focuses on four key areas, namely income generation, education, housing, and social welfare. The government is targeting RM100 million in corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions for Sejahtera MADANI, all of which will be channelled to the People's Wellbeing Fund managed by ICU JPM. 'All CSR contributions under this initiative qualify for income tax deductions under Subsection 44(6) of the Income Tax Act 1967,' the statement read. As of July 15, a total of 306,403 heads of households are registered in the eKasih database nationwide, comprising 1,017 classified as hardcore poor and 305,386 as poor. - Bernama
