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Sabah's PROTUNE school enterprise programme has generated over RM1.4 million in sales and RM380,098 in profit during its nine-month run, involving 45 schools across the state with 15 advancing to the final stage.
MARA is deploying its BizNetwork Sarawak programme to help 32 local entrepreneurs achieve RM1 million in combined sales, leveraging digital marketing training and business collaboration opportunities adapted from successful peninsular initiatives.
Nearly 7,000 young Sabah entrepreneurs have benefited from RM21 million in support through the Sabah Youth Entrepreneur Scheme since its 2022 launch, with recipients now operating successful ventures across agriculture, food, and cosmetics sectors.
TEKUN Nasional has distributed RM36 million across 1,500 entrepreneurs in Negeri Sembilan as of June, part of RM540 million in nationwide disbursements. Minister Steven Sim pledges faster approvals and merit-based evaluation.
Small companies and local contractors nationwide will receive 300 litres of subsidised diesel monthly via fleet cards, a measure approved by Cabinet to support micro-entrepreneurs struggling with recent subsidy reforms.
The 16th Johor State Election has delivered unexpected economic gains for maritime operators and food vendors, with boat services reporting doubled bookings and polling-day food stalls seeing brisk customer traffic.
Malaysia's cabinet has decided to undertake a comprehensive review of the e-Invoice system implementation, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced, indicating possible adjustments to the mandatory digital invoicing framework.
A Johor coffee entrepreneur has experienced a significant business surge during the 16th state election campaign, doubling production to meet demand from candidates and campaign teams across multiple constituencies.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to streamlining loan approval processes for MSMEs, with government-backed schemes now disbursing funds within five to 15 working days to unlock critical capital for small businesses.
Malaysia has opened applications for its Subsidised Diesel Control System to cover company-owned jeeps and pickup trucks, with successful applicants eligible for diesel subsidies starting July 15, according to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister.
Malaysia's government is accelerating efforts to inform entrepreneurs about over RM5 billion in micro-financing available through multiple agencies, with ground-level campaigns targeting traders and small business owners who currently lack awareness.
A Kelantan entrepreneur has transformed her passion for decorative pulut kuning arrangements into a thriving home-based business, earning between RM100 and RM280 per order while serving clients across the state.