Extra RM1bil in matching grants to support local start-ups, encourage technopreneurs, says Anwar


PETALING JAYA: The government, together with government-linked investment companies (GLICs), will invest an additional RM1bil through matching with private funds to support local start-ups and encourage technopreneurs, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said the government will increase funding to drive export growth including the Mid-tier Enterprise Development Program as well as the Market Development Grant (MDG) by MATRADE with an additional allocation of RM20mil.

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