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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Ewon urges Sabah youth to embrace sports
Published on: Friday, July 18, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 By: Mohd Izham Hashim Text Size: Ewon presenting a mock cheque to Iruan at the event. PENAMPANG: Young people have been urged to embrace sports to adopt a healthier lifestyle, foster unity and open doors to entrepreneurship. Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ewon Benedick emphasised that the value of organising sports competitions not only unearths new talents but also plays a crucial role in fostering unity, teamwork and friendship among the people. Officiating the 2025 National Boxing Championship at the Sabah Cultural Centre in Penampang, Ewon highlighted how sports provide a platform to promote healthy competition, enhance understanding, build camaraderie and strengthen national unity. Advertisement 'My presence here signifies support for sports as a platform for unity, friendship and togetherness among the people, while also nurturing national boxing athletes, particularly from Sabah,' he stated. During the event, organised by the Malaysian Boxing Federation, Ewon who was also representing the Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh, presented a mock cheque for an RM170,000 allocation from the Ministry of Youth and Sports as a grant for the championship. Ewon further detailed how his Ministry supports young entrepreneurs in the sports industry through various funding facilities. 'Among the options available is the Sports Industry Financing Scheme under Bank Rakyat. Additionally, Tekun Nasional provides funding for small entrepreneurs in the gymnasium and sports equipment businesses,' he explained. He added that youth cooperatives engaged in business can also apply for grants from the Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission (SKM), provided they are properly registered and conducting legitimate cooperative business activities. Among those who also attended the event were President of Malaysia Boxing Federation Datuk Iruan Zulkefli and President of the Sabah Amateur Boxing Association (Saba) Datuk Orlando Harumal. * 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
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Funding ready for Sabah's creative sector
Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 Text Size: Ewon (third left) receiving a memento from Chester while some of the Safva's committee members look on. PENAMPANG: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives stands ready to support entrepreneurs involved in developing Sabah's creative industry. Its Minister, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said agencies under his ministry are prepared to provide financing for entrepreneurs in the creative sector. Advertisement He said Sabah has tremendous potential to contribute to both the State and national economy, especially through young entrepreneurs engaged in film, visual arts, and digital content. 'If entrepreneurs in the creative industry have formed cooperatives, we can also channel financing to help expand their cooperative businesses. 'That's why I encourage the Sabah Film and Visual Association (SAFVA) to establish a cooperative, which would make it easier for them to secure financing tailored to cooperative needs,' he said. Ewon was speaking after receiving a courtesy call from the Sabah Film and Visual Association (SAFVA), led by its President Chester Pang, along with Secretary-General Jade Morris and Kota Kinabalu Zone Head Gregory Giting. During the meeting, Ewon was briefed on the various activities carried out by the association, as well as the challenges faced by Sabah's creative industry. These include issues related to financing, training, and market opportunities. 'I also shared information on ministry initiatives that are suitable for entrepreneurship in the creative industry. 'We want to encourage more young people to get involved in this sector through strategic support and access to financing,' he said. SAFVA currently has 158 members, comprising producers, directors, crew, and actors. * 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
Daily Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
46 Tamu Desa to be built or upgraded in Sabah this year
Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 Text Size: Ewon said he would head to Sarawak next to discuss the implementation of tamu desa development in the State this year. Kota Kinabalu: Forty-six tamu desa (rural markets) across Sabah will be built or undergo upgrading this year. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick (pic) said the projects will be carried out through 28 full and sub-district offices, with a total allocation of RM10 million under the tamu desa premises development programme by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Kuskop). Advertisement 'This year, we received an allocation of RM10 million under Budget 2025 to implement the development of tamu desa premises. 'During the closing ceremony of the Madani Rakyat Programme in Tawau on May 11, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an additional RM10 million allocation to continue developing tamu desa premises in Sabah,' he said in a statement, Wednesday. Ewon said he would head to Sarawak next to discuss the implementation of tamu desa development in the State this year. 'The land status of the tamu desa sites must be verified by the district offices to avoid disputes, and 15 district offices have submitted written confirmation for sites with no issues,' he said, expressing hope that the projects would provide comfortable facilities for entrepreneurs and small traders. Earlier, Ewon handed over letters of appointment to 15 district officers as chairpersons of the district-level Entrepreneur, Cooperative, Hawker and Small Trader Development Council (MPUKPPD), as well as letters of authorisation for the tamu desa development projects in the 15 districts in the State. * 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
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
46 Tamu Desa to be built, upgraded this year in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Forty-six tamu desa (rural markets) across Sabah will be built or undergo upgrading this year. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said the projects will be carried out through 28 full and sub-district offices, with a total allocation of RM10 million under the tamu desa premises development programme by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP). 'This year, we received an allocation of RM10 million under Budget 2025 to implement the development of tamu desa premises. 'During the closing ceremony of the MADANI Rakyat Programme in Tawau on May 11, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an additional RM10 million allocation to continue developing tamu desa premises in Sabah,' he said in a statement today. Ewon said he would head to Sarawak next to discuss the implementation of tamu desa development in the state this year. 'The land status of the tamu desa sites must be verified by the district offices to avoid disputes, and 15 district offices have submitted written confirmation for sites with no issues,' he said, expressing hope that the projects would provide comfortable facilities for entrepreneurs and small traders. Earlier, Ewon handed over letters of appointment to 15 district officers as chairpersons of the district-level Entrepreneur, Cooperative, Hawker and Small Trader Development Council (MPUKPPD), as well as letters of authorisation for the tamu desa development projects in the 15 districts in the state.
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
46 tamu desa to be built, upgraded in Sabah
Ewon KOTA KINABALU (July 16): Forty-six tamu desa (rural markets) across Sabah will be built or undergo upgrading this year. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said the projects will be carried out through 28 full and sub-district offices, with a total allocation of RM10 million under the tamu desa premises development programme by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP). 'This year, we received an allocation of RM10 million under Budget 2025 to implement the development of tamu desa premises. 'During the closing ceremony of the MADANI Rakyat Programme in Tawau on May 11, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an additional RM10 million allocation to continue developing tamu desa premises in Sabah,' he said in a statement Wednesday. Ewon said he would head to Sarawak next to discuss the implementation of tamu desa development in the state this year. 'The land status of the tamu desa sites must be verified by the district offices to avoid disputes, and 15 district offices have submitted written confirmation for sites with no issues,' he said, expressing hope that the projects would provide comfortable facilities for entrepreneurs and small traders. Earlier, Ewon handed over letters of appointment to 15 district officers as chairpersons of the district-level Entrepreneur, Cooperative, Hawker and Small Trader Development Council (MPUKPPD), as well as letters of authorisation for the tamu desa development projects in the 15 districts in the state.
