KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The government has approved an additional RM1 million allocation for every parliamentary constituency nationwide, to be channelled directly towards addressing urgent needs and providing immediate assistance to the people.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the additional allocation would enable local needs, particularly those involving welfare, basic amenities and community issues, to be addressed more quickly without being hampered by excessive bureaucracy.

He said the allocation demonstrated the Madani Government’s commitment to strengthening assistance for the people at the grassroots level.

“The allocation has never been reduced. In fact, today I want to announce an additional RM1 million for every parliamentary constituency, directly for the people,” he said.

Anwar made the announcement when delivering his winding-up speech at the 2026 PKR National Congress at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) here today.

Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the additional allocation complemented existing social protection initiatives, including the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), which collectively amount to RM16 billion.

The Prime Minister said eradicating poverty and easing cost-of-living pressures remained priorities of the MADANI Government, with the hardcore poverty rate now reduced to 0.09 per cent.

“Translating macroeconomic success into improvements at the microeconomic level is done through programmes that champion the welfare of the people. Whether B40 or M40, school assistance, Rahmah sales and housing financing support are provided comprehensively without marginalising any community,” he said.

Anwar also urged party leaders and machinery at the branch and grassroots levels to go to the ground to explain the various government initiatives and ensure that assistance reaches those who need it.

He said this was important to ensure that people not only knew what assistance was available, but also fully benefited from the various policies and programmes implemented by the government. — Bernama