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2017 Budget: RM275mil for B40 group

KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister has announced a total of RM275 million for the B40 group.

The sum is for:

1. Expanding the MySuria Programme with an allocation of RM45 million. Through this initiative, solar panels will be installed in more than 1,600 housing units. Each participant will receive RM250 per month;

2. Expanding the Mobilepreneur Programme by GIATMARA with a total allocation of RM30 million, targeting 3,000 participants using motorcycles.

3. Implementing the Agropreneur programme to produce 3,000 young entrepreneurs with an allocation of RM100 million. These entrepreneurs are involved in the production of high-value agricultural products.

4. Revitalising eUsahawan and eRezeki programmes under the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), participated by 300,000 people with an allocation of RM100 million.

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