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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Over 16,000 Cooperatives Incorporated In Various Sectors, With 7.2 Mln Members
MELAKA, July 27 (Bernama) -- More than 16,000 cooperatives nationwide have been incorporated in various economic sectors, with a total membership of 7.2 million. The Malaysia Cooperatives Commission (SKM) said the achievement showed that nearly one-fifth of the country's population are cooperative members. "The contribution of the cooperative sector's revenue, which reached RM68 billion, reflects the community's trust and acceptance of the cooperative model as an inclusive economic development platform. "In addition, the total accumulated assets of cooperatives have reached RM173 billion, resulting from the mobilisation of share capital or membership fees amounting to RM18.3 billion in 2024,' the SKM said in a statement issued in conjunction with the three-day 2025 National Cooperative Day (HKN) at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC), which ended today. It also said that various programmes were organised to attract visitors, and a total of 242 exhibition booths from various ministries and Federal and state agencies were involved in HKN 2025 In addition, the MADANI Cooperative and Entrepreneur Mega Sales Programme (JMKU), which offers up to 30 per cent discounts for daily necessities, was also held. SKM said that at today's HKN 2025 closing ceremony, the government, through the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), presented awards to 10 cooperatives that demonstrated excellent performance in recognition of the cooperative movement. The award comprised the 2025 Best Malaysian Cooperative Award, 2025 Cooperative Activity Award, 2025 Most Promising Cooperative Award and 2025 Premier Cooperative Award. The closing ceremony of HKN 2025, themed 'Cooperatives Empower Communities, Building a MADANI Nation', was officiated by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusof and was also attended by Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ewon Benedick.
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka to host 2025 National Cooperative Day with tourism boost
MELAKA: Melaka has been selected to host the 2025 National Cooperative Day (HKN) from July 25 to 27 at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh. The event, organised by the Malaysian Cooperative Commission (SKM), is expected to attract over 10,000 visitors. State Entrepreneur Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Allex Seah Shoo Chin said the celebration will include exhibitions and product sales by cooperatives nationwide. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is slated to officiate the opening ceremony. 'This year's event will be livelier as it coincides with World Tourism Day 2025, further boosting Melaka's tourism appeal,' he told reporters after the Semarak Konsumerisme programme with media practitioners. Allex also highlighted Melaka's ongoing Rahmah Sale initiatives, aimed at easing living costs for the B40 group. From January to June, over 500 sales were conducted statewide, including Mobile Rahmah Sales and supermarket collaborations. 'Each state constituency holds at least two mobile sales monthly, alongside special programmes like 'Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat',' he said. Additional Rahmah Sales are scheduled for June 28-29 at selected supermarkets, with details on KPDN Melaka's Facebook page.
