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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
HKN 2025 Records Over RM1 Mln In Sales
MELAKA, July 29 (Bernama) -- The National Cooperative Day (HKN) 2025 celebration, held over three days from Friday to Sunday, recorded sales amounting to RM1,099,862.55. The Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM) said the event, themed 'Cooperatives Empowering Communities, Building a MADANI Nation', also recorded potential sales of over RM21 million, reflecting a significant economic impact on the local cooperative ecosystem. It said the celebration drew 58,114 visitors, surpassing the initial target of 50,000, demonstrating strong public support for government initiatives to promote cooperatives through community-focused programmes, particularly for the B40 group.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- 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
6 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Ewon Praises Cooperative, Entrepreneur Participation At HKN 2025
MELAKA, July 26 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick has lauded the participation of cooperatives and entrepreneurs in the National Cooperative Day (HKN) 2025, describing it as a sign of the sector's growing vibrancy and potential to inspire others. Ewon, who toured exhibition booths at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh over the first two days of the event, also voiced support for their ventures and encouraged the public to attend the three-day celebration. '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.
