KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The RM470 million allocation for financing funds aimed at supporting women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) will play a crucial role in assisting women entrepreneurs in securing working capital, acquiring assets, and expanding their business capacity to higher levels.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The government has allocated RM470 million for financing provided by SME Bank, Bank Simpanan Nasional, Bank Rakyat and Mara to help female entrepreneurs obtain working capital, purchase assets and grow their businesses.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The government will conduct a study to strengthen the role of women entrepreneurs in the industry and business sectors, according to Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Oct 12 — The Niaga Darul Ehsan (NaDI) scheme under Yayasan Hijrah Selangor received encouraging response among entrepreneurs, said its executive officer. Dato’ Mearia Hamzah, the scheme received more encouraging response than the i-Bisnes scheme as it is...

SHAH ALAM, Sept 15 — Yayasan Hijrah Selangor is offering capital assistance for women who want to start their own businesses.

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, Sept 12 — The Selangor Aviation Show (SAS) plays a crucial role in showcasing the state’s capabilities to the world, said state executive councillor for investment, trade, and mobility Ng Sze Han.  Kicking off its fourth edition today, he said the show, which...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Aug 13 — The state government has set aside RM35,000 for the Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) scholarship programme, intended for individuals pursuing doctorates in gender studies. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Women’s involvement in entrepreneurship still lags behind, despite their significant presence in Malaysia’s population, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

SHAH ALAM, July 31 — A total of 4,042 working mothers in the state have benefited from the MamaKerja incentive, part of the Selangor Unity coalition's manifesto from last year's state election, which provides RM1,000 to assist with childcare costs.

By Danial Dzulkifly SELANGOR is leading the development of a care economy in Malaysia, addressing rising demand as the country becomes an ageing nation. Its care economy initiative recognises the economic contribution of childcare and elderly care, acknowledges the contribution of paid...

By Aida Mohamed Nyan SHAH ALAM, July 20 — The business digitalisation programme organised by Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) has allowed BNG Homeware Hub's founder Nooraihan Che Li to market her products more broadly. In fact, the 44-year-old said the home essentials business she runs through...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 10 — The Selangor government has allocated RM600,000 to fund the tertiary education, from diploma to doctorate, of 33 women. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the scholarship, under the Lifelong Learning Programme, has been disbursed since...

By Yasmin Ramlan PETALING JAYA, June 27 — The State Legislative Assembly will highlight the implementation of the Selangor Women’s Policy and Action Plan 2024-2026. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the action plan, which was launched last month,...

SEREMBAN, June 22 — Increasing women’s participation as decision-makers in all sectors requires comprehensive planning and implementation of holistic initiatives across different agencies and all levels of society, said Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Women’s voices should not be left out in decision-making processes concerning peace and security, said Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad.

SHAH ALAM, March 31 — If you want to generate millions of ringgit in sales for your business, then you should consider listening to other people’s advice and applying it well.

SHAH ALAM, March 28 — Yayasan Hijrah Selangor is offering up to RM50,000 in capital assistance to women entrepreneurs in the state seeking to start small businesses.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The Social Security Organisation's (Socso) 2024 MYFutureJobs Women's Career Carnival is offering up to 10,000 vacancies for job hunters.

KAJANG, March 9 — The decision on whether Malaysia is interested in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games is expected to be made by the Cabinet soon.

PETALING JAYA, March 9 — Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri wants women empowerment initiatives to be redoubled so they do not get left behind in facing economic and social challenges.