He said that such an institution should not be seen as a mere institution or a revenue generator for the country but as an important institution linked to poverty.
The prime minister said the measure involved several institutions and aid programmes among them Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, zakat institutions throughout the country, as well as People’s Income Initiative.
Prime Minister says the move, announced under Budget 2026, aims to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce access to alcohol and tobacco, with additional revenue channelled to the Health Ministry
Writer dissects landmark report exposing deep-rooted structural exclusion facing the community, urging urgent reforms not just for upliftment but for national progress
