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Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak sets 2026 target for halving hardcore poverty figures, says state minister

By ANDY CHUA

SIBU: Sarawak has a 2026 target for the reduction of hardcore poverty by 50%, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah.

The state Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister said on Sunday (May 26), that there are currently 1,298 names in the e-kasih database.

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Sarawak , Poverty , Eradication , Reduction , Hardcore poor , State government , Assistance , e-kasih

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