Kuala Lumpur: The state government has announced an allocation of RM1.5 million for the Perak Sejahtera Entrepreneur Grant (GeRAK) initiative, which is set to benefit around 750 recipients this year. The initiative aims to support entrepreneurs in the manufacturing and service sectors by providing equipment assistance valued at RM2,000 per recipient.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Salbiah Mohamed, the chairman of the State Women, Family, Social Welfare, Cooperatives, and Entrepreneur Development Committee, stated that online applications for the grant would open on April 7. She encouraged entrepreneurs to stay informed about initiatives like the GeRAK grant by following the Perak State Entrepreneur Secretariat (STeP) on social media.

Salbiah emphasized the importance of entrepreneurs engaging with relevant agencies to ensure they seize available opportunities. She remarked, “Often, when grant applications from the state government open, some entrepreneurs miss out on the opportunity. That is why my tagline is simple: stay connected with the relevant agencies.”

She shared these insights with reporters during the GeRAK 2025 launch ceremony, which coincided with a breaking of fast event. Additionally, Salbiah highlighted that approximately 150,000 entrepreneurs in Perak are registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), and they must complete the necessary applications to qualify for the grant.

To facilitate a smooth application process, the grant will be provided in the form of equipment assistance. Salbiah urged applicants to ensure that they submit complete and accurate forms to avoid rejection. “In the past, many applications were rejected due to incomplete information, so we urge entrepreneurs to be meticulous when filling out their forms,” she advised.