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Malaysia's TEKUN Nasional is piloting a 24-hour financing approval scheme for loans under RM20,000, aiming to launch within two to three months. The initiative targets supporting MSME liquidity needs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a reduction in Malaysia's subsidised diesel price to RM2.10 per litre starting July 2026, using MyKad verification to ensure benefits reach eligible Malaysians and small businesses.
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Malaysia is committing RM9.8 billion in microfinancing through six major institutions to help hawkers and small traders access affordable capital more easily, with the government actively gathering feedback from grassroots businesses.
Malaysia's decision to air 2026 FIFA World Cup matches free via RTM and Unifi TV has won approval from traders and the public, with restaurant operators reporting significant cost savings for the first time in over two decades.