Nasi lemak - A multi-ethnic palate pleaser and money earner for micro-entrepreneurs
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid describes nasi lemak as having wide-ranging economic spinoffs.
Sat Aug 31 2024
Govt to boost iTEKAD grant allocation by RM6 lnm to assist micro entrepreneurs - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it will bring the overall iTEKAD aid for this year to RM10 mln, up from the RM4 mln allocated in Budget 2023.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Informal, micro entrepreneurs hit by Baling floods to get BBKM grant worth RM696,000
A total of 232 informal and micro-entrepreneurs, who were affected by the flood in Baling on July 4, will receive the Keluarga Malaysia Flood Aid (BBKM) grants totalling RM696,000.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Aid distribution to informal, micro entrepreneurs to be completed before raya - Noh
The government will complete the distribution of BBKM before Hari Raya to about 16,000 informal and micro-entrepreneurs across the country who have been affected by the flood disaster.
Tue Apr 19 2022
Implementation of minimum wage rule for micro-entrepreneurs still under discussion - Noh Omar
Noh Omar said this was following an appeal by the entrepreneurs for its implementation to be reviewed.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Mandatory for Tekun entrepreneurs to have business insurance - Noh
Micro-entrepreneurs under the National Entrepreneur Group Economic Fund (Tekun) will be required to have a business insurance scheme to protect them from any risks.
Sun Feb 06 2022
Govt considers grants for SMEs affected by floods - Tengku Zafrul
The Finance Ministry is considering providing grants to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro-entrepreneurs affected by the 2021/2022 Northeast Monsoon floods.
Thu Jan 20 2022
Budget 2022: MEDAC eyeing RM1 bln allocation to help revive SME, micro businesses
Noh said about 11,000 SME entrepreneurs and 26,000 micro-entrepreneurs were reportedly forced to shut down operations.
Mon Oct 18 2021
Unconditional moratorium will be given to all individual borrowers, micro-entrepreneurs - PM
A six-month moratorium will be given to all individual borrowers whether they are from the B40, M40 or T20 groups, or micro-entrepreneurs.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Govt approves RM65.26 mln for Agro Food Scheme
In just four months, the government has approved an allocation of RM65.26 million for Agro Food Scheme to help micro-entrepreneurs and the B40 community affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Oct 30 2020
BIZZHALL2020 to assist entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19
The initiative will be carried out in collaboration with various agencies under the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry.
Mon Sep 28 2020
Sukuk Prihatin subscription hits RM666 mln, exceeding RM500 mln initial target
The government has decided to upsize the total issuance by an additional RM166 million.
Sun Sep 20 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
Selangor launches 'e-bazaar raya' to help SMEs, micro entrepreneurs
The Selangor government today launched E-Bazaar Raya Selangor to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro traders as their income has been affected by the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Fri Apr 24 2020
KPDNKK, Coca-Cola Malaysia aim to train 20,000 micro entrepreneurs by 2020
The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) is collaborating with Coca-Cola Malaysia to produce 20,000 micro entrepreneurs by 2020.
Tue Apr 11 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024