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Cooperatives and MSMEs receive priority access to mining permits without tenders, while smaller mining operations get priority for production quota approvals.
The fund expects Indonesian inflation to reach 3.3 per cent in 2026 before easing to 2.8 per cent in 2027.
Smaller businesses will receive more time to adjust, while the government hopes larger employers will review pay beyond entry-level roles.
The issuance is Malaysia’s first social sukuk by a state agency and will support Islamic pawnbroking operations and new branches.
Deputy Finance Minister Juda Agung says the country has 10 to 15 years to turn its demographic advantage into stronger productivity and employment.
The eligible-person allocation was fully subscribed, while 105.34 million issue shares were placed with 16 investors.
Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan says reducing waste and leakages can make government expenditure more efficient.
The Port Dickson project is being developed for a US-headquartered technology multinational, with completion scheduled for the first quarter of 2028.
The president cited Mitsubishi’s US$700 million Ayala investment, a proposed FedEx expansion and Vena Energy’s ₱52 billion renewable power plan.
The 2029 goal is backed by vocational training plans, with targets for workforce competency and graduate employment.
