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Daily Express
5 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
RM50 million allocation for financing via AgroPintar
Published on: Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 08, 2025 Text Size: Kota Kinabalu: Agrobank has allocated RM50 million to facilitate microfinancing access through its Agro Pintar Niaga Programme (AgroPintar), alongside an additional RM5 million in i-TEKAD matching grants. Its Group President Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin said the programme will support microenterprises through business and contract farming financing schemes to benefit more than 4,000 microentrepreneurs, particularly from the low-income communities. 'AgroPintar is a holistic programme that offers not just financing and i-TEKAD grant matching. It also has essential modules on entrepreneurship and business ethics,' he said at the programme's launch. 'It places strong emphasis on financial literacy, covering areas such as financial management, credit risk control and debt management,' he said. Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah, who is also Agrobank's Chief Executive Officer, said the ultimate goal is to enhance the competitiveness and decision-making capabilities of microentrepreneurs and help them make more effective business decisions. Through structured guidance, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to make sound financial and business decisions, ultimately improving their capacity to manage various aspects of their businesses efficiently. 'Furthermore, we will monitor the programme's impact and effectiveness six months later after the participants have joined,' he said. The programme aligns with the bank's mission to nurture resilient, forward-thinking and sustainable entrepreneurs over the long term, drive positive economic outcomes and foster social development among microentrepreneurs, he said in statement. The programme was spearheaded by the bank's centre of excellence (ACE) and microfinance division, reflecting its ongoing commitment to empowering microentrepreneurs across Malaysia. At the same event, Agrobank also launched the financial literacy video series, developed in strategic collaboration with the Financial Education Network (FEN). The 12-episode series features popular social media influencer Sir Asai. The initiative is tailored to promote financial awareness among school students using fun and accessible content. It aims to instil healthy financial habits through the 3S approach — Spend, Save and Share — and encourages the younger generation to adopt responsible money management from an early age. * 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
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Agrobank launches RM50m AgroPintar to support microentrepreneurs
PETALING JAYA: Agrobank has launched the Agro Pintar Niaga Programme (AgroPintar), an initiative designed to empower microentrepreneurs through a combination of financing, i-Tekad grant matching and structured entrepreneurship training to help them manage and grow their businesses sustainably. Group president/CEO Tengku Datuk Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin said, 'AgroPintar is a holistic programme that offers not just financing and i-Tekad grant matching, but also essential modules on entrepreneurship and business ethics. 'It places strong emphasis on financial literacy, covering areas such as financial management, credit risk control and debt management. The ultimate goal isto enhance the competitiveness and decision-making capabilities of microentrepreneurs to help them make more effective business decisions,' he added. Ahmad Badli Shah said Agrobank has allocated RM50 million to facilitate microfinancing access through the programme, alongside an additional RM5 million in i-Tekad matching grants. 'The programme will support microenterprises through business and contract farming financing schemes, aiming to benefit more than 4,000 qualified microentrepreneurs, particularly from low-income communities.' 'We believe this initiative will not only drive positive economic outcomes but also foster social development among microentrepreneurs,' he said, adding that through structured guidance, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to make sound financial and business decisions, ultimately improving their capacity to manage various aspects of their businesses efficiently. Agrobank will monitor the programme's impact and effectiveness six months after participants join. The AgroPintar Programme is spearheaded by Agrobank's Centre of Excellence and Microfinance Division, reflecting Agrobank's ongoing commitment to empowering microentrepreneurs across Malaysia. At the same event, Agrobank also launched a financial literacy video series developed in collaboration with the Financial Education Network. The 12-episode series features popular social media influencer Sir Asai. This initiative is tailored to promote financial awareness among school students using fun and accessible content. It aims to instil healthy financial habits through the 3S approach – Spend, Save and Share – encouraging the younger generation to adopt responsible money management from an early age.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Agrobank allocates RM50mil for microfinancing via AgroPintar programme
KOTA KINABALU: Agrobank has allocated RM50 million to facilitate microfinancing access through its Agro Pintar Niaga Programme (AgroPintar), alongside an additional RM5 million in i-TEKAD matching grants. Its group president Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin said in a statement yesterday that the programme will support microenterprises through business and contract farming financing schemes to benefit more than 4,000 microentrepreneurs, particularly from the low-income communities. "AgroPintar is a holistic programme that offers not just financing and i-TEKAD grant matching. It also has essential modules on entrepreneurship and business ethics," he said at the programme's launch yesterday. "It places strong emphasis on financial literacy, covering areas such as financial management, credit risk control and debt management," he said. Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah, who is also Agrobank's chief executive officer, said the ultimate goal is to enhance the competitiveness and decision-making capabilities of microentrepreneurs and help them make more effective business decisions. Through structured guidance, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to make sound financial and business decisions, ultimately improving their capacity to manage various aspects of their businesses efficiently. "Furthermore, we will monitor the programme's impact and effectiveness six months later after the participants have joined," he said. The programme aligns with the bank's mission to nurture resilient, forward-thinking and sustainable entrepreneurs over the long term, drive positive economic outcomes and foster social development among microentrepreneurs, the statement said. The programme was spearheaded by the bank's centre of excellence (ACE) and microfinance division, reflecting its ongoing commitment to empowering microentrepreneurs across Malaysia. At the same event, Agrobank also launched the financial literacy video series, developed in strategic collaboration with the Financial Education Network (FEN). The 12-episode series features popular social media influencer Sir Asai. The initiative is tailored to promote financial awareness among school students using fun and accessible content. It aims to instil healthy financial habits through the 3S approach — Spend, Save and Share — and encourages the younger generation to adopt responsible money management from an early age.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Agrobank Allocates RM50 Mln To Financing Scheme AgroPintar For Microentrepreneurs
BUSINESS KOTA KINABALU, July 6 (Bernama) -- Agrobank has allocated RM50 million to facilitate microfinancing access through its Agro Pintar Niaga Programme (AgroPintar), alongside an additional RM5 million in i-TEKAD matching grants. Its group president Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin said in a statement yesterday that the programme will support microenterprises through business and contract farming financing schemes to benefit more than 4,000 microentrepreneurs, particularly from the low-income communities. 'AgroPintar is a holistic programme that offers not just financing and i-TEKAD grant matching. It also has essential modules on entrepreneurship and business ethics,' he said at the programme's launch yesterday. 'It places strong emphasis on financial literacy, covering areas such as financial management, credit risk control and debt management,' he said. Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah, who is also Agrobank's chief executive officer, said the ultimate goal is to enhance the competitiveness and decision-making capabilities of microentrepreneurs and help them make more effective business decisions. Through structured guidance, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to make sound financial and business decisions, ultimately improving their capacity to manage various aspects of their businesses efficiently. 'Furthermore, we will monitor the programme's impact and effectiveness six months later after the participants have joined,' he said. The programme aligns with the bank's mission to nurture resilient, forward-thinking and sustainable entrepreneurs over the long term, drive positive economic outcomes and foster social development among microentrepreneurs, the statement said. The programme was spearheaded by the bank's centre of excellence (ACE) and microfinance division, reflecting its ongoing commitment to empowering microentrepreneurs across Malaysia.
