Unifi Business the preferred digital partner for local entrepreneurs

The Star

10 hours ago

THIS World SME Day 2025, Unifi Business is putting local entrepreneurs in the spotlight with a nationwide campaign that brings together digital empowerment, community connection and meaningful rewards.
Driven by the hashtags #BelanjaDiSME, #SapotLokal and #UnifiBusinessTakeMeToOxford, the campaign runs from June 23 to July 31, celebrating the passion and resilience of Malaysia's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The campaign launched at Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah in Kota Baru — one of Malaysia's most iconic local markets. A hub of traditional commerce, it served as the perfect stage for Unifi Business to connect with grassroots traders and show how digital solutions can empower even the most traditional businesses.
A VIP experiencing the Unifi Business TikTok Live sessions, getting an insider's view of the campaign at Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah in Kota Baru.
How to participate
At the heart of the campaign is a social media contest inviting SME owners to promote their business on TikTok and Facebook. By tagging their posts with the official campaign hashtags, participants stand a chance to win attractive prizes that can elevate their brand and broaden their business reach.
To join the contest, business owners simply need to:
Step 1: Subscribe to any Unifi Business plan (higher-value plans increase your chances of winning);
Step 2: Follow Unifi Business on Facebook or TikTok;
Step 3: Share a creative video or content post that promotes your business on your Facebook and/or TikTok profile;
Step 4:Tell how Unifi Business has helped grow your business digitally. Use the hashtags #UnifiBusinessTakeMeToOxford, #SapotLokal and #BelanjaDiSME and tag the official Unifi Business account;
Step 5: Set your social account to public.
Prizes to empower entrepreneurs
Winners of the contest stand to gain not just visibility, but impactful opportunities that can transform their entrepreneurial journey.
For the grand prize, two winners will enjoy a one-week LEAP programme at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, worth over RM20,000, including flights and accommodation.
For the second prize, 50 winners will receive the Unifi Business Go Bookit bundle with a free 5G smartphone and an exclusive masterclass session with Pinn Yang.
The third prize will reward 100 winners with access to a masterclass session with Pinn Yang.
According to Unifi chief commercial officer for consumer strategy and business Shanti Jusnita Johari, 'This contest is open to all entrepreneurs in Malaysia, regardless of whether they are a Unifi Business customer or not.
'However, those who subscribe to a Unifi Business plan during the campaign period will have a higher chance of winning,' she shared.
She added: 'This campaign is held annually to appreciate the important role MSMEs play in driving the country's economy. What makes 2025 special is the introduction of the #UnifiBusinessTakeMeToOxford contest.'
She explained that 'LEAP, the Leadership and Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme at Oxford, is a short-term course designed to develop future-ready business leaders.
'It combines leadership training with entrepreneurial skill development through workshops, mentoring and practical projects,' Shanti highlighted.
Digital solutions for MSMEs
As part of its commitment to digital enablement, Unifi Business has introduced practical, high-value solutions tailored for micro and solo entrepreneurs — including the GO Bookit bundle launched on May 30.
This offering pairs the GO Bookit appointment management app with Unifi's UNI5G Business postpaid plans, allowing business owners to manage customer bookings more efficiently while staying seamlessly connected.
'It's ideal for solo businessmen who offer services based on appointments, such as makeup artists, electricians, plumbers, tailors and salon owners,' Shanti said.
In support of MSMEs, Unifi Business is offering two affordable, high-value plans tailored to micro businesses:
> Go Bookit with UNI5G Business 99 – At RM99/month (RM3.30/day), this plan includes the Go Bookit – appointment management solution and a free 5G smartphone, ideal for active entrepreneurs.
> Go Bookit with UNI5G Business 69 – Just RM69/month (RM2.30/day) for unlimited 5G/4G data, unlimited calls and Go Bookit – the appointment management solution.
The bundle also includes a seven-day free trial of the GO Bookit app — a valuable option for entrepreneurs keen to digitalise their operations.
Reaching entrepreneurs across the East Coast
Unifi Business will continue its outreach across the East Coast with upcoming activations at Bazar Serambi Teruntum in Kuantan (July 12) and Pasar Payang in Kuala Terengganu, engaging directly with business communities in Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang.
From food stalls to batik traders, the message is clear: every business matters.
This initiative reinforces Unifi Business' role as the preferred digital partner for Malaysian MSMEs — not just delivering products, but enabling progress.
With powerful connectivity and digital solution tools, Unifi Business is helping entrepreneurs grow, adapt and thrive in the digital age.
Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting out, now's the time to step forward and be seen. Celebrate your business. Tell your story. And let Unifi Business take you further. Visit unifi.com.my/BelanjaDiSme for more details or click here to find out about digital solutions.