Ewon proposes consensus group among ministers, deputy ministers from Sabah
Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick today proposed a consensus group among all federal ministers and deputy ministers from Sabah to champion the rights of the people
Sat Dec 10 2022
Almost 40 pct of cooperatives not active or dormant - Noh
Almost 40 pct, or 5,873 cooperatives nationwide have been identified as not active or dormant, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar.
Fri Aug 12 2022
RM9.5 million channelled to 150 cooperatives affected by COVID-19
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives has channelled an allocation of RM9.5 million to 150 cooperatives affected by COVID-19 this year.
Tue Apr 19 2022
UMNO ministers were only having breakfast together - Noh
The presence of several UMNO ministers at a hotel in Putrajaya this morning was just to have breakfast together, says Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar.
Fri Mar 25 2022
MEDAC will help expand corn industry to meet supply of animal feed
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) will assist in expanding the grain corn industry to meet the supply of animal feed for livestock.
Mon Feb 14 2022
King expresses appreciation for govt's commitment to improving life quality of FT dwellers
His Majesty said he lauded the FT young entrepreneur development programme which had shown a positive impact in increasing the participation of youths in entrepreneurship post-COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Feb 08 2022
MEDAC to present Cabinet paper on issues facing entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) will present a Cabinet paper on problems and issues entrepreneurs in various fields are facing.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Awang Tengah: Setting up Sarawak invest to facilitate information dissemination
The Sarawak Ministry for International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development plans to set up Sarawak Invest.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Entrepreneurs should borrow from Tekun Nasional, not Ah Longs - Wan Junaidi
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) called on micro-enterprises to reach out to its agency, TEKUN Nasional for hassle-free financing assistance and not go to loan sharks.
Wed Jul 21 2021
MEDAC will refine launch of microcredit payment mechanism
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) will refine the implementation of the microcredit payment mechanism.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Entrepreneur hub to be developed at Kampung Morten
An entrepreneur hub will be developed at traditional village Kampung Morten here, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
Sat Mar 20 2021
MEDAC wants to help resuscitate more than 2,000 inactive cooperatives
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) has detected more than 2,000 inactive cooperatives from a total of 14,668 registered cooperatives nationwide, said Minister Datuk Seri
Sat Mar 06 2021
MEDAC disburses 99.3% of Budget 2020 allocation to local entrepreneurs
MEDAC will continue to take appropriate action in identifying obstacles and improvements to enhance the delivery services of agencies under it.
Wed Dec 16 2020
MEDAC to boost SME businesses via e-commerce platform
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) intends to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen their businesses through the e-commerce platform.
Tue Nov 24 2020
MEDAC confident SMEs can contribute 50 PCT to GDP by 2030
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) is confident 50 per cent contribution of SMEs to the GDP can be achieved.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024