PM Anwar: Govt allocates RM1b through Madani Community Fund for rural folk to boost economy

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 25 — The government will allocate RM1 billion next year, through the Madani Community Fund initiative, for rural communities to start projects to boost their economy said Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar, who is also the Minister of Finance, said that through the initiative, each village, longhouse and People’s Housing Project (PPR) will be allocated a maximum fund of RM100,000 to start economic projects, such as handicrafts or hydroponics.