TAWAU, May 10 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 showcases strong collaboration between federal and state governments through a whole-of-government approach that benefits the people, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick.
He said federal and state agencies and departments set up counters and stalls, allowing visitors access to their services and facilities.
He said the presence of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, scheduled for tomorrow, proves the close cooperation between the federal and state governments in delivering the best services to the people.
“This is why we must empower platforms such as the PMR initiative, where federal and state agencies are brought together under one programme for the benefit of the people,” he told reporters after an interview on Selamat Pagi Malaysia in conjunction with Sabah PMR 2025 here today.
The three-day event kicked off yesterday and is being held at the Tawau Municipal Council Square. Anwar is expected to attend the closing ceremony tomorrow.
Sabah PMR 2025, which runs from May 9 to 11 in Tawau, is a government initiative spearheaded by PACU in collaboration with KUSKOP, the lead ministry, and the state government, the host, to bring essential government services directly to the people.
Themed “Ending Poverty Through Entrepreneurship”, the Sabah edition of PMR 2025 underscores the government’s sustainable approach to eradicating hardcore poverty by empowering local communities through entrepreneurship.
Ewon said federal and state policies are aligned to ensure that entrepreneurship policies significantly impact entrepreneurs and the public.
He said the National Entrepreneur and SME Development Council, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, is a platform for various ministries and agencies to coordinate initiatives.
“We will strengthen the existing federal and state cooperation,” he said, reiterating the importance of fostering a whole-of-government approach in all aspects, especially entrepreneurship.
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