Program MADANI Rakyat Sabah

TAWAU, SABAH – The MADANI Rakyat Programme 2025 Sabah, a three-day government outreach initiative, successfully concluded in Tawau, East Sabah, solidifying the government’s commitment to eradicating poverty and boosting regional economies.

Held from May 9 to 11, 2025, at the Tawau Municipal Council Square, the event was spearheaded by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in partnership with the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) and the Sabah State Government.

Focus: Empowerment and Cost of Living

The programme adopted the core theme, "Ending Poverty Through Entrepreneurship." Its primary goal was to connect public services and economic opportunities directly to rural communities and the B40 group.

Key highlights included:

• MADANI Sales: A highly popular segment offering over 200 types of essential goods with discounts of up to 40%, directly easing the burden of the cost of living.
• Government Services: The event featured 36 exhibition booths from various Federal and State agencies, providing immediate public services, consultations, and job-matching opportunities via a Career Carnival.
• Entrepreneurial Support: Focused on the economic empowerment theme, the programme featured 120 entrepreneurs from the One District One Industry (SDSI) initiative, giving them crucial market access.

The programme was officially closed by the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, on May 11, marking a significant step in the efforts to achieve equitable development under the national MADANI Economy framework.

This initiative ensured that crucial government support and services reached the far-eastern region of Sabah.