Collaboration crucial for entrepreneurship devt
Published on: Sun, Jun 15, 2025
By: R Gonzales Text Size: Ewon presenting a certificate to one of the participants. KOTA BELUD: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Kuskop) remains committed to supporting entrepreneurship development across the country, implemented through various agencies and financial institutions. Citing agencies such as Cedar and SME Bank as examples, its Minister, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said collaboration between the government, private sector, financial institutions and entrepreneurs is crucial in building a progressive, sustainable, and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Advertisement 'Kuskop will continue to support entrepreneurship development together with the implementing agencies involved, including state agencies and industry partners,' he said. 'This is in line with the Madani Entrepreneur Advancement Programme, a strategic initiative managed by SME Bank announced under Budget 2025 to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of entrepreneurs in facing economic challenges.' 'Under Kuskop's supervision, the programme focuses on intensive training and soft skills development, in line with the Entrepreneur Capacity Empowerment Strategy outlined in Kuskop's 2025 Strategic Plan,' he added. He said this during the closing ceremony of the Madani Entrepreneur Advancement Programme organized by SME Bank, an agency under the Ministry, at Tag Valley here. It is understood that the programme involved 40 entrepreneurs from various districts, including Kota Belud, Kota Marudu, and Kota Kinabalu. According to Ewon, this programme is the second series held in Sabah, following the first implementation in the Tawau district last May. 'This is part of the Madani Entrepreneur Advancement Programme implemented by SME Bank nationwide. Kuskop will continue to support such initiatives in line with the National Entrepreneurship Policy (DKN) 2030,' he said. 'To date, a total of 1,361 entrepreneurs across the country have participated in this programme. I believe with the guidance provided by Cedar, a subsidiary of SME Bank, the business management quality of MSME entrepreneurs in our country can be significantly improved.' Since its introduction, the programme has offered various high-impact training modules, resulting from comprehensive engagement with entrepreneurs. 'Each module is designed to enhance knowledge, boost innovation, and prepare entrepreneurs to compete at higher levels,' he said. Further commenting on the programme's achievements, Ewon said as of May 2025, a total of 1,361 entrepreneurs have been trained under the Madani Entrepreneur Advancement Programme nationwide. 'Out of this number, 148 participants are from Sabah. This clearly shows a very positive response from the state's entrepreneurs, as well as the effectiveness of the programme's approach in enhancing their respective business capabilities,' he added. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Barnama
7 hours ago
- Barnama
KUSKOP Holds Engagement Sessions With Cooperatives On Prospective New Act
MELAKA, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (KUSKOP) is holding engagement sessions with cooperatives in an effort to draft a new replacement for the Cooperatives Act 1993. Its minister, Datuk Ewon Benedick said it was part of the effort to improve the existing act in line with the current global situation and challenges. 'First, (the new act) is for us to liberalise the cooperatives movement itself, and second, for us to empower the Cooperatives Commission of Malaysia (CCM) as a supervisory body for cooperatives.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Ewon praises cooperative spirit at HKN 2025 in Melaka
MELAKA: Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick has praised the strong participation of cooperatives and entrepreneurs at the National Cooperative Day (HKN) 2025, calling it a testament to the sector's growing dynamism. Ewon visited exhibition booths at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh during the first two days of the event, expressing his support for their initiatives and encouraging public attendance. 'I extend my gratitude to all participating cooperatives and hope their enterprises continue to grow and serve as inspiration to others,' he said in a statement today. The exhibition features 242 booths, including 147 managed by cooperatives, with 22 focusing on the tourism sector. Various programmes by agencies under the ministry are also on display. The event concludes tomorrow with a closing ceremony officiated by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. Ewon also invited the public to explore the exhibitions, which include cooperative service consultations, Happy Hour MADANI sales, food stalls, a 'Battle of the Band' competition, military asset displays, career fairs, and higher education outreach programmes. 'I hope to meet more cooperative leaders and micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) entrepreneurs throughout the event. Together, let us strengthen and support the cooperative movement,' he said. HKN 2025 began yesterday and will run for three days. - Bernama
Barnama
a day ago
- Barnama
220 Felda Entrepreneurs To Join Mega 3D Carnival
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- A total of 220 entrepreneurs from the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will take part in the Mega 3 Dimensional Carnival (MK3D) from July 30 to August 3 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) here. Felda director of community economic development, Datuk Muhammad Rizal Abdul Rahim, said the carnival aims to provide Felda entrepreneurs with opportunities to sell and promote their products, as well as explore new markets both domestically and abroad. 'We see strong market potential for Felda entrepreneurs' products not only within their schemes but globally as well. 'Through this carnival, entrepreneurs can showcase their products directly to visitors. This could open the door for future bulk orders, which is the outcome we are targeting,' he said during an interview on Bernama TV's 'Ruang Bicara Aspirasi Ekonomi' programme, themed 'Empowering the Community Economy', aired yesterday. On July 24, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the launch of MK3D as a key initiative to consolidate various entrepreneurship programmes under a single, holistic platform. He said the carnival integrates the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), Felda, and the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) into a high-impact programme that also helps reduce government spending. 'It brings together three flagship initiatives—KKDW's Rural Entrepreneurs Carnival, Felda Settlers' Day, and KUSKOP's One District One Industry Showcase—as a strategic approach to rural development,' he said. Muhammad Rizal also said Felda entrepreneurs have welcomed efforts by the agency to help promote their products online and across e-commerce and social media platforms. 'We now have avenues to market our products through our own channels, including websites and TikTok, to support our entrepreneurs.
