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The Sun
06-07-2025
- 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.
Borneo Post
10-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Call on private sector to give capable army veterans a chance
Graduates share a light moment as they take a look at their respective certificates. KUCHING (June 10): Private sector companies have been called to provide career opportunities to Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans who are still capable of contributing to the nation's development. First Infantry Division commander Maj-Gen Dato Khairul Anuar Abd Aziz said that about 5,000 to 6,000 ATM personnel retire annually, and most are within the productive age range of 33 to 42 years old. 'Such a move aligns with the government's target of ensuring every quarter — including government agencies, government-linked companies, government-linked investment companies and the private sector — plays their part in providing second career opportunities to ATM veterans,' he said. Khairul made this call when officiating the presentation of Malaysian Skills Diploma (Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning Programme) Award Ceremony and Ex-Servicemen Affairs Corporation (Perhebat) certificate at the Kuching Civic Centre here today. He also encouraged ATM veterans to seize second career opportunities through various government-led initiatives in skills development, education and entrepreneurship. He added Perhebat has been actively conducting various efforts in employment placement and entrepreneurship initiatives through partnerships with leading companies such as the ATM Veteran Entrepreneur Empowerment Programme and i-Tekad programme, which offer grants, training and micro-financing to veteran entrepreneurs. Khairul (right) presents a certificate to a graduate, witnessed by Amir (second right). — Photos by Galileo Petingi 'Since 2023, 216 veterans have benefitted from grants amounting to RM1.08 million via the ATM Veteran Entrepreneur Empowerment Programme.' At the event yesterday, some 360 graduates comprising ATM veterans, personnel and nearly retired were awarded with Perhebat certificates. Of this total, 36 also received Malaysian Skills Diploma. Also present were Perhebat director-general Dato Amir Md Noor and 3rd Brigade commander Brigadier-General Mohd Sauffi Omar. army veterans job opportunities lead malaysian armed forces private sector
