Efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty have continued to see progress

The government will inculcate the concept of 'pay it forward' in cultivating the spirit of volunteerism among youth aged 18 to 20.

Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the minimum rate STR for youths will also be increased

Anwar said this was because innovation and digital talent needed to be empowered

The government is also targeting 10,000 stalls to be beautified and improved in terms of cleanliness, with an allocation of RM10 million

To encourage the use of electric motorcycles, the government will introduce the Electric Motorcycle Usage Incentive Scheme

The two states will also receive RM300 million each as annual special grant

Letters of acceptance (SST) for 24 projects are expected to be issued from this month.

Details of these measures will be announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu in two weeks.

As of July this year, almost 14,000 cases with small debts of below RM50,000 have been discharged from bankruptcy.

The allocation includes a total of RM300 million for G1 to G4 contractors.

'Although subsidised goods help the people to minimise the cost of living, the fact is that subsidies benefit the rich more.'

Several measures will be implemented such as the improvement in the imposition of stamp duty as well as coordinating the tax incentive administration to reduce...