“Kita masih ada peruntukan untuk membiayai skim pinjaman ini, jadi pemohon yang tidak pernah menjalankan aktiviti perniagaan tetapi ingin belajar berniaga sendiri boleh mohon,” katanya.

“PKNS is targeting RM1bil this year, but due to the slow economy, we have only achieved RM600mil in sales thus far. Hopefully, the economy will improve next year and we will be able to launch the projects as planned,” - Md Kamarzan

Beliau menekankan dan mahu Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 2024 (KEB 2024) menjadi pengerak kepada perspektif serta pendekatan baharu ke atas kerangka agenda bumiputera.

In the meantime, he said the ministry is expected to meet with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability next week to prepare for the country to face the dry season.

State executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Najwan Halimi also stated that he hopes to see the Malaysian badminton athletes reach at least the quarterfinals.