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Anwar launches Paduri Madani Scheme to empower 29,000 B40 women entrepreneurs

Published on 16 May 2026 7:37:14 PM

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the Paduri Madani Scheme to help create 29,000 women entrepreneurs from the lower-income group.

The initiative, introduced by Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM), provides RM230 million in micro-financing support.

Anwar noted the lack of major women-focused programmes previously and praised AIM’s impact and favourable financing terms, urging wider local and international awareness of the scheme.

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the Paduri Madani Scheme to help create 29,000 women entrepreneurs from the lower-income group.

The initiative, introduced by Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM), provides RM230 million in micro-financing support.

Anwar noted the lack of major women-focused programmes previously and praised AIM’s impact and favourable financing terms, urging wider local and international awareness of the scheme.

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