Strengthening AIM is a consistent development agenda, not vote-fishing: Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim asserted that the federal government's commitment to strengthening Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) is a consistent part of the nation's socio-economic development agenda, extending beyond the Johor state election. He clarified that the focus is on ensuring aid and financing reach the needy, especially in rural communities often at risk of being left behind. Anwar stressed that bolstering AIM is not a political maneuver to gain votes but a continuous policy that has been long-discussed and finalized. "If before this, various agencies were created to help the community, yet to this day, some aid still fails to reach the target groups at the grassroots level," he noted, explaining the government's decision to increase support for AIM nationwide. He also pointed out the need to repair military housing and quarters, some of which have not been maintained for decades. The Prime Minister further emphasized that the funds allocated to AIM are a social investment aimed at continuously improving the living standards of low-income families. He praised AIM as a leading microfinance program globally, offering more reasonable financing rates compared to international counterparts. The government plans to continue empowering AIM as a key initiative to assist the public, anticipating that improved cooperation will expedite the implementation of various beneficial programs.

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If before this, various agencies were created to help the community, yet to this day, some aid still fails to reach the target groups at the grassroots level.