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Malaysia Bumiputera Agenda

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed all ministries and government agencies to actively implement the bumiputera development agenda. He praised the performance of PUNB in this regard and warned against the misuse of recommendation letters for bumiputera aid. The government will focus on strengthening existing bumiputera institutions.

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All ministries must implement bumiputera development agenda, says Anwar

- All Malaysian ministries and government agencies must now actively implement the bumiputera development agenda as a national priority. - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that creating new bumiputera agencies is less effective than strengthening existing ones. - Ministries led by non-bumiputera officials also bear responsibility for promoting bumiputera companies and ensuring fair economic oppโ€ฆ