MEDAC continues to develop women, youth entrepreneurs through assistance, collateral-free financing initiatives
Agencies under MEDAC have provided various assistance and financing initiatives without collateral to help women and youth entrepreneurs, to start and expand businesses.
Mon Feb 20 2023
MEDAC tracking down entrepreneurs affected by Baling floods
MEDAC is in the midst of identifying micro, small and medium enterprises as well as entrepreneurs under the ministry who have been affected by the floods in Baling.
Sat Jul 09 2022
MEDAC minister to head Malaysian delegation to ICA Assembly in Spain
Tan Sri Noh Omar will be heading the Malaysian co-operatives delegation to the ICA Elective General Assembly, in Seville, Spain, starting tomorrow.
Sat Jun 18 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
MEDAC tracking down flood-hit entrepreneurs in Terengganu, Kelantan
MEDAC is in the midst of identifying entrepreneurs under the ministry who have been affected by the floods in Terengganu and Kelantan.
Fri Mar 04 2022
MEDAC plans to set up distribution centres for coop marts in each state
MEDAC is committed to setting up collection and distribution centres for cooperative shops (Coop Marts) in each state by the end of this year.
Tue Feb 22 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
More coop marts to be established to lighten people's burden with cheaper goods
Noh said the aim was for cooperatives to play a bigger role in helping people cope with the rising cost of living.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Tekun Nasional approves 3,986 SPIM applications to-date - Noh
MEDAC, through TEKUN Nasional, has approved a total of 3,986 applications worth RM33 million for SPIM to-date.
Sun Jan 16 2022
MEDAC introduces MyMall app to reduce costs borne by entrepreneurs
MEDAC will launch the 'MyMall' application which will bring together all e-commerce platforms under the ministry in the near future.
Wed Dec 01 2021
No legal action against loan defaulters currently - Noh Omar
Agencies under the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development (MEDAC) will for now, not take legal action against entrepreneurs who fail to repay their loans.
Tue Nov 30 2021
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
MEDAC to ensure 847 UDA-owned business premises fully operational by year end
MEDAC is aiming to ensure that 847 business premises in shopping complexes owned by UDA Holdings Bhd (UDA) in the country are fully operational by the end of this year.
Sun Nov 07 2021
Entrepreneurs trained under MEDAC confirmed to receive business loans
Entrepreneurs trained under MEDAC are confirmed to receive financial loan assistance in order to give them an opportunity to start a business.
Wed Nov 03 2021
MEDAC targets 10 per cent mosques to set up own cooperative next year
MEDAC is targeting 10 per cent of the 7,005 mosques nationwide to set up their own cooperatives next year.
Tue Nov 02 2021
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024