Govt targets Bumiputera MSME contribution of 15 pct to GDP by 2025
Ismail Sabri said the government encouraged the participation of more Bumiputera entrepreneurs in the digital economy.
Mon Sep 27 2021
More than 12,000 entrepreneurs benefit from recovery plan - Mas Ermieyati
The first phase was implemented from May to December 2020, which had benefitted 96.52 per cent of Bumiputera entrepreneurs.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Budget 2021 drives digitalisation of SMEs
The govt will allocate RM4.6 bln to boost and empower Bumiputera entrepreneurs through financing assistance and capacity building programme.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Govt increases loan guarantee by RM10 bln
The government has increased loan guarantees by up to another RM10 billion with RM2 billion reserved specifically for Bumiputera entrepreneurs.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Govt ready to assist SMEs in resuming business activities
The government is ready to assist small and medium-sized enterprises, including micro-entrepreneurs in restarting their business activities.
Sun Aug 09 2020
UDA allocates RM10 mln to assist tenants affected by COVID-19
UDA Holdings Berhad (UDA) has allocated a RM10 million incentive to assist 1,500 Bumiputera entrepreneurs who rent and do business at premises in shopping malls supervised by UDA, in major cities nati
Mon Aug 03 2020
PENJANA will help empower Bumiputera entrepreneurs - Dr Abd Latiff
PENJANA will help empower Bumiputera entrepreneurs to sustain their business operations in the post COVID-19 recovery phase.
Sat Jun 06 2020
MARA introduces 2 additional incentives to assist Bumiputera entrepreneurs
The additional incentives were Skim Pembiayaan Kemudahan Pengukuhan Perniagaan MARA and exemption of business premises rental for two months.
Sat May 30 2020
HDC to table blueprint on Bumiputera involvement in halal industry
Among Bumiputera companies that managed to penetrate the international market were Kumpulan Ramly Bhd, Dewina Food Industries Sdn Bhd and Natural Wellness Industries Sdn Bhd.
Fri May 05 2017
Failure rate among Bumiputera entrepreneurs still high - GABEM
Out of 100 companies registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia in the last five years, only 18 had succeeded.
Wed Mar 29 2017
SME Bank approves loans of RM11.02 million under OBF initiative
Ahmad Maslan says the ministry aims to accelerate loan approvals for online Bumiputera entrepreneurs through the initiative.
Tue Mar 28 2017
SME Corp allocates RM9 million for TUBE 3.0
TUBE participants are opening up various jobs nationwide, and SME Corp takes pride in being able to contribute to the cause.
Sun Oct 09 2016
Choose a viable business, Mohd Ali Rustam tells young Bumiputera entrepreneurs
The tendency of young Bumiputera entrepreneurs to choose an unviable business is the main reason for their failure, Tan Sri Mohd Ali Rustam said.
Sun Oct 02 2016
Penang to have MARA Digital Mall - Ismail Sabri
Bumiputera entrepreneurs information technology (IT) goods outlet MARA Digital Mall will be opening a branch in Penang.
Mon Sep 12 2016
Zahid pushes 'One Family, One Entrepreneur' concept
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today the 'One Family, One Entrepreneur' concept was introduced to encourage young people to venture into business.
Tue Dec 22 2015
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
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024