KAJANG, 3 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an allocation of RM1 million to support hawkers’ and small traders’ associations, aimed at strengthening their role in safeguarding the welfare and interests of the business community.
The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the National Hawkers and Small Traders Day Carnival (HPPK) 2026 at Dataran MPKj, Stadium Kajang, Selangor, on 1 November.
Organised by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), the three-day carnival, held from 30 October to 1 November, attracted more than 50,000 visitors and featured over 300 vendors.
Themed “Smart Hawkers and Small Traders: Catalysts of the MADANI Economy”, the event provided a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their products and explore opportunities to expand their businesses.
Beyond sales activities, the carnival offered exposure to technology, digital marketing, business advisory services, training, mentoring and financing information through KUSKOP agencies and strategic partners.
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The RM1 million allocation is intended to strengthen the capacity of hawkers’ and small traders’ associations to represent their members and address issues affecting their businesses.
KUSKOP also highlighted the importance of continued support for small-scale entrepreneurs in improving their income, expanding business operations and contributing to national economic growth.
The ceremony was attended by Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, and senior representatives from federal and Selangor state departments, KUSKOP and its agencies.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi, the carnival formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the hawker and small trader community through entrepreneurship development and improved access to business support services – The Capital Post
