By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, July 23 — Selangor entrepreneurs should make the most of business opportunities as the state’s economy rapidly recovers, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said Selangor, as a main contributor to the national gross domestic product, presents a...

SHAH ALAM, July 12 — The PKNS (Selangor State Development Corporation) Entrepreneur Carnival (KUP) is targeting sales transactions of RM200,000 from the three-day fair at the PKNS Complex here.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The cooperatives institution is vital to improve the living standards of Malaysians, especially those in the B40 group, micro-entrepreneurs and local communities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

By Amar Shah Mohsen SHAH ALAM, July 10 — Selangor’s entrepreneurship programmes are inclusive to ensure all youth, including those in rural areas, can participate, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today. While acknowledging concerns raised by Semenyih assemblyman Nushi Mahfodz...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, June 27 — SME Corp Malaysia has initiated a strategic cooperation with the Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC) to develop the businesses of high-potential small and medium entrepreneurs. SME Corp said the effort involved the organisation of the...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) has helped commercialise 27 local tech products, generating RM87.2 million in sales since its launch in August 2020, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, May 20 — As global trade tensions mount, Selangor continues to extend strong support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with state-backed programmes. These include targeted financing schemes, digitalisation efforts, and green innovation grants, all designed to...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today proposed three initiatives, including the introduction of the Asean Franchise Accelerator programme, to elevate Malaysia’s franchise ecosystem.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Most Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are trailing behind larger enterprises in their digitalisation journey, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The federal government has announced a massive support package of RM1.5 billion as part of a strategy to cushion local businesses from the impact of sweeping United States tariffs. Speaking at a special parliamentary sitting, Prime Minister Datuk Seri...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, April 24 — Nearly RM1 billion has been channelled to 61,000 entrepreneurs in Selangor through Yayasan Hijrah Selangor since 2015 to March. State executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi said of the total, RM125 million...

KLANG, March 23 — The National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (TEKUN Nasional) successfully reduced its non-performing loan (NPL) rate or bad debt to RM120 million last year, down from RM380 million.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SEPANG, March 21 — State executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi said 60,726 entrepreneurs have benefited from Hijrah Selangor Foundation aid worth RM858,068,500 from 2015 to last month. He added that from the total, 5,957 financing...

By Sofia Nasir KLANG, Feb 22 — Gopeng Street is soon to be a renowned arts and culture market under a redevelopment project worth RM10 billion, said state executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato’ Ng Suee Lim. He said the 240m street is set to be Selangor’s new tourist...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Feb 21 — Selangor 1000 Digital will be continued this year to empower digital transformation among entrepreneurs in the state, said state executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi. He said the initiative is set to tour...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Local micro, small and medium enterprises, exporters and companies involved in the supply chain are urged to be more proactive in incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices into their businesses.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Jan 29 — Yayasan Hijrah Selangor is looking to allocate RM60 million under the i-Bisnes Scheme to help entrepreneurs develop their businesses this year. Its chief executive officer Dato’ Mearia Hamzah said the assistance for capital, open to entrepreneurs...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Jan 24 — Residents’ associations in Selangor are divided on home-based businesses, especially eateries and cafes, which have flourished since the Covid-19 pandemic. While a home-based operation is a feasible starting point for many aspiring entrepreneurs to...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability will remain a cornerstone of its economic agenda, with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) expected to play a critical role in advancing the nation’s green ambitions, said Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability Environment Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

By Danial Dzulkifly KAJANG, Jan 16 — The Selangor government is considering streamlining guidelines for home-operated businesses amid a surge in such enterprises, said state executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato’ Ng Suee Lim. Ng said the state had previously been lenient...