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The Sun
08-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
468 social enterprises accredited by KUSKOP as of June 2024
SUBANG JAYA: A total of 468 social enterprises have received accreditation from the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) as of June this year, according to Deputy Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. The accredited enterprises have collectively supported more than 56,000 beneficiaries, highlighting the sector's growing impact on community welfare. The accreditation process is managed by the National Institute of Entrepreneurship (INSKEN), which provides training and capacity-building programmes to strengthen social enterprises. Ramanan emphasised that INSKEN will expand its initiatives to further develop the sector. 'This is just the beginning,' he said during the launch of The Changemakers INTI International College Subang and a Social Entrepreneurship Seminar organised by INSKEN. KUSKOP is actively enhancing Malaysia's social enterprise ecosystem through policy support, incentives, and cross-sector collaborations. Ramanan cited the World Economic Forum 2024 report, which estimates that 10 million social enterprises globally generate US$2 trillion annually and create nearly 200 million jobs. 'Strengthening social enterprises is crucial as the world faces complex socio-economic challenges,' he added. The event also highlighted student-led initiatives, such as The Changemakers @ IICS, which promotes social entrepreneurship among university students. One key project, 'Kotak Cantik,' distributes hygiene kits to B40 families in public housing (PPR) areas while giving students hands-on experience in social impact projects. - Bernama
The Star
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Good relations between leaders ensure development, says Ewon
KOTA KINABALU: Good relations between assemblymen and government leaders are beneficial, says Penampang MP Datuk Ewon Benedick. He said that close relations between both parties help ensure continued development and smooth organisation of programmes for the people, as seen in Penampang over the years. He then added that the same applies to other districts with amicable working relations with government leaders, ensuring development and policies for those constituencies are achieved. Benedick made these remarks at the Kepayan Kaamatan Festival on Sunday (June 1), attended by leaders including Kepayan assemblyman Jannie Lasimbang and PH leaders Steven Shim, Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, Vivian Wong, and Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. "Each time there is an issue that needs attention in Kepayan, I will sit with the assemblyman to find solutions. We do not work in silos but as a team," he said. He mentioned that some ongoing projects in Penampang include the flood mitigation project, Terian-Buayan road upgrading, bridge construction in Babagon, and the PANTAS programme in Kg. Togudon. A Penampang Development Plan 2024-2035 is also included in the proposals for the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), Benedick added. "I am confident that with these strategic plans and work relations among various parties, including the federal and state governments, Penampang will continue to receive better allocations and development benefits in RMK13," he said. Many economic and development initiatives have been implemented in Penampang, including the National Entrepreneurship Institute (INSKEN), Tekun Nasional, and the Tamu Desa project. On Kaamatan, Benedick said the festival is celebrated by people from all cultural and social backgrounds, in line with the 'Kaamatan for All' theme chosen for this year.
