Rural entrepreneurship to be given focus to drive rural economy - PM
The government continues to focus on the entrepreneurial sector, which is one of the important elements to drive economic development, including among the rural population, said Ismail Sabri.
Sun Nov 13 2022
KPLB extends DesaMall@KPLB to help rural entrepreneurs
KPLB today signed an extension of the MoU with Elokal Sdn Bhd to continue with the DesaMall@KPLB programme that seeks to grow rural entrepreneurs' businesses.
Sat Sep 03 2022
JENDELA helps boost N. Sembilan rural entrepreneurs' income, facilitates PdPR
The increase in the internet and broadband coverage through the JENDELA initiative in rural areas in Negeri Sembilan has shown a positive impact on the people's economic development.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Digital Mersing: KPLB's community digitalisation initiative
Abdul Latiff said that through the initiative, it is hoped that at least 100 rural entrepreneurs in the district would be registered with Digital Mersing before June.
Sun Apr 11 2021
Rural business outlet RBO@KPLB to start operating in October
The Rural Business Outlet (RBO@KPLB), a one-stop centre to market products of rural entrepreneurs will begin operating in October, said Rural Development Minister Datuk Abd Latiff Ahmad.
Thu Jul 23 2020
Sarawak allocates RM100 million to promote rural entrepreneurship
The rural agricultural support programme which comes under the Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Ministry would be implemented next year.
Sat Jul 01 2017
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024