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The Sun
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Perak grants RM720k to boost cooperative businesses in 2025
KUALA KANGSAR: The Perak government has approved RM720,000 in financial aid for cooperatives under the GKOP Urus and GKOP Pulih assistance schemes. The grants aim to strengthen cooperative businesses and revive inactive operations. State Women, Family, Social Welfare, Cooperatives, and Entrepreneur Development Committee chairman Datuk Salbiah Mohamed said the funding would help cooperatives generate income through sustainable ventures. 'GKOP Urus supports new cooperatives with up to RM5,000, while GKOP Pulih offers up to RM30,000 for reviving inactive cooperatives,' she explained. Salbiah highlighted the success of the initiative since its launch last year, noting its role in reinforcing cooperative growth. She spoke at the Sejati MADANI Impian Jadi Realiti Wilayah Programme, part of National Cooperative Month 2025, organised by the Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission Perak Branch. The event also encouraged Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK) members to form cooperatives using federal allocations. 'Cooperatives provide a structured way to manage businesses, improve livelihoods, and uplift socio-economic conditions,' she added. - Bernama
Barnama
17-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Perak Allocates RM720,000 In Grants To Empower Cooperatives
KUALA KANGSAR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Perak government has allocated RM720,000 to assist cooperatives in the state through the GKOP Urus and GKOP Pulih assistance grants. State Women, Family, Social Welfare, Cooperatives and Entrepreneur Development Committee chairman Datuk Salbiah Mohamed said the initiative could help cooperatives increase their income through business activities. She said the GKOP Urus assisted cooperatives in their early business ventures with grants of up to RM5,000, while the GKOP Pulih provided up to RM30,000 for cooperatives seeking to revive operations and return to active status. 'This form of assistance, which was introduced last year, has greatly helped strengthen cooperatives in the state,' she said. She said this when met by reporters after attending the Sejati MADANI Impian Jadi Realiti Wilayah Programme held in conjunction with National Cooperative Month 2025, organised by the Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission Perak Branch, here today. On the programme, Salbiah said it was held to encourage members of the Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK) to establish cooperatives as a platform to manage business activities using the RM100,000 allocation received from the federal government. She said the establishment of cooperatives served as a management mechanism that empowered them to carry out business activities with the potential to generate income and improve the socio-economic status of the community and their members. 'The formation of cooperatives by the JPKK indirectly offers opportunities for members to take part in their management and benefit economically from cooperative activities,' she added. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia's Wide Agro Ventures, Japan's Orec to invest in Perak production facility, distribution centre
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia-based Wide Agro Ventures Sdn Bhd has sealed a strategic partnership with Orec Co Ltd, a company headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, to establish a production facility and distribution centre at Seri Iskandar Industrial Park, Perak, with an initial investment of RM30 million. The strategic initiative will significantly expand Malaysia's agricultural production capacity and enhance the sector's productivity, particularly in the palm oil industry, in the coming years. Orec will provide cutting-edge technology to Wide Agro Ventures for the production and distribution of agricultural machinery and equipment in Malaysia and the regional market, strengthening their position as key players in the global machinery and equipment industry. The joint initiative was unveiled through the signing of a memorandum of understanding at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, in the presence of senior government officials from both countries. It was witnessed by Datuk Salbiah Mohamed, Perak State Executive Chairman for Women, Family, Social Welfare and Entrepreneur Development (representing Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad), Rural and Regional Development Ministry senior division secretary (management services) Datuk Dr Roslan Mahmood, InvestPerak Malaysia CEO Mohamad Hashim Abdul Ghani Mida Osaka director Gulam Muszairi Gulam Mustakim. Saarani, in his message, said Perak is a land of grace with extensive agricultural activity, consisting of palm oil, rubber and paddy. 'Perak's agricultural sector is a significant part of the state's economy, contributing 14.2% to GDP. It plays a vital role in food security and exports, with palm oil being a major export. By producing sophisticated machinery and equipment, it will leapfrog the contribution of this sector by enhancing efficiency and productivity nationwide.' Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) CEO Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid underscored the broader implications of the partnership. 'This strategic partnership marks a timely and impactful investment that will strengthen Malaysia's capabilities in agricultural machinery manufacturing. The Seri Iskandar facility is poised to become a cornerstone in the sector, acting as a catalyst for greater industrial capacity, technology transfer, and export competitiveness. 'By complementing Japanese engineering excellence with Malaysian expertise, we are building a resilient and forward-looking value chain. This will enhance productivity in the palm oil sector and beyond, while opening doors for local talents, businesses and the wider community to thrive. 'Seri Iskandar offers a strategic platform aligned with our national agenda to advance mechanisation and digitalisation in agriculture, and to position Malaysia as a regional hub for high-value machinery manufacturing,' he said. Wide Agro Ventures CEO Ahmad Fadzil Mustafa said the investment marks a significant milestone in the company's journey in Malaysia. 'By expanding our manufacturing capabilities in Perak, we are not only reinforcing our commitment to local industrial development but also advancing our mission to deliver light and sustainable agriculture solutions across the region. We believe in transforming the agriculture sector with better technology, responsibly, sustainably, innovatively, and collaboratively with our partner from Japan.'
Barnama
19-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia's Wide Agro Ventures and Japan's Orec Ink Strategic Pact for High-tech Agro Machinery Hub in Perak
OSAKA, Japan, June 19 (Bernama) -- Wide Agro Ventures Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian-based company has sealed a strategic partnership with Orec Co. Ltd, a company headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan to establish a new state-of-the-art production facility and distribution centre at Seri Iskandar Industrial Park, Perak, with an initial investment of RM30 million on 18 June 2025. This joint initiative was unveiled through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. The ceremony, held at the Expo's Business Hall, drew high-level representation from both governments. It was officiated in the presence of Yang Berhormat Dato' Salbiah Mohamed, Perak State Executive Chairman for Women, Family, Social Welfare and Entrepreneur Development (attending on behalf of Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Saarani Mohamad, Menteri Besar of Perak), along with senior officials including Yang Berbahagia Dato' Dr. Roslan bin Mahmood, Senior Division Secretary of the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development, Mr. Mohamad Hashim Abdul Ghani, CEO of InvestPerak Malaysia and Mr. Gulam Muszairi Gulam Mustakim, MIDA Osaka Director.
New Straits Times
11-06-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Perak MB: Gerik Hospital needs urgent upgrade to handle East-West Highway accidents
IPOH: Gerik Hospital is in urgent need of an upgrade as it struggles to cope with the high number of accident victims from the East-West Highway, Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said. He added that the hospital rePerak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad delivers his speech during the closing ceremony of the Perak Export Day event at Casuarina Hotel a new building, more specialists, and improved facilities. He said the matter was raised during today's state executive council meeting by State Women, Family Development, Community Welfare, Cooperatives and Entrepreneur Development Committee Chairman Datuk Salbiah Mohamed. "Salbiah pointed out that the frequent accidents in the Gerik area have made it critical for the hospital to be equipped with a new building, additional specialists, and upgraded facilities," he told reporters after closing the Perak Export Day event at Casuarina Hotel today. He said the state Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan will prepare a working paper on the matter. Saarani said that the state government will submit the proposal, as Gerik Hospital currently cannot cope with the increasing number of accident victims. "We also discussed the location of accidents along the highway, which is a long stretch. "If an accident occurs in the middle of the route, someone has to call the Gerik police station, and then the police and fire department must respond, which can take up to an hour. "With the high volume of traffic, accidents in the middle of the route can cause delays of up to three hours before victims reach the hospital," he said. According to the Perak Health Department website, Gerik Hospital was built in 1919 on an 3.23 hectare site at Jalan Intan. It began operating in 1957 and has since undergone several upgrades, including the construction of a new building completed in 1992. Gerik Hospital is the only government hospital providing medical services in the Hulu Perak district. On Monday, the bus, carrying 42 UPSI students, was travelling from Jertih, Terengganu, to the university's main campus when it collided with a Perodua Alza at KM53 of the East-West Highway.
