Zahid reaffirms govt support for Bumiputera empowerment, follow-up talks with stakeholders set for Friday

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The Malaysian government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bumiputera economic empowerment. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced a follow-up discussion with stakeholders to refine implementation of the agenda. He emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts across sectors to reduce economic disparities. This follows a review of progress made since the 2024 Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB), which outlined over 80 resolutions to enhance Bumiputera socio-economic empowerment.