20,000 apply for IPR, special focus to be given to states with high poverty rates, says Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA: Since its launch on Feb 26, some 22,319 people have signed up for the People's Income Initiative (IPR) - the programme announced under Budget 2023, which aims to help the hardcore poor and the B40 group increase their income and overcome the challenges of cost of living.

Calling it a good start, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli (pic) said the government was targetting a 100,000 registrations for the first year.