Disaster-affected entrepreneurs can apply for loan deferment
Entrepreneurs affected by disasters nationwide can apply for loan deferment for up to six months for payments such as Tekun Nasional and Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia.
Sun Dec 25 2022
25,000 TEKUN Nasional entrepreneurs to contribute to Socso's SKSPS scheme - Noh Omar
TEKUN Nasional is targeting 25,000 of its entrepreneurs to register and contribute to Socso under the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS).
Tue Feb 22 2022
TEKUN Nasional lodges police report over cyberattack on SPIM system - Noh
TEKUN Nasional lodged a police report on Wednesday after its online application system for Informal and Micro Financing Scheme (SPIM) was believed to have been hacked.
Sat Feb 19 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
CARE programme for PwD entrepreneurs - Noh
Noh said 24 participants would be selected for the programme, scheduled to be implemented in Nov, involving an allocation of RM240,000.
Mon Oct 11 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
Govt earmarks RM100 mln to improve Indian community's socioeconomic status
TEKUN Nasional would also provide RM20 million specifically for the Indian Community Entrepreneur Development Scheme (SPUMI.)
Fri Nov 06 2020
Govt to provide RM96 mln micro credit financing to empower women entrepreneurs
The financing would be channelled through TEKUN Nasional, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and AgroBank.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Govt committed to ensuring success of Bumiputera agenda through WKB2030, 12MP
The government is committed to ensuring the success of the Bumiputera agenda through the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 and the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Thu Aug 13 2020
Tekun channels RM6.4 mln in financing to 214 Indian entrepreneurs as of May 2020
TEKUN Nasional has channelled financial assistance to 214 Indian entrepreneurs with financing worth RM6.4 million as of May 2020.
Thu Jul 23 2020
Entrepreneur and cooperative ministry, MOF in discussion to increase allocation to SMEs
Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the results of the discussion will be known within one to two weeks.
Mon Jul 20 2020
38 applications for TBRS worth RM302,000 approved - Tengku Zafrul
The government, through TEKUN Nasional, has approved 38 applications for the TEKUN Business Recovery Scheme (TBRS) worth RM302,000.
Thu Jul 16 2020
MEDAC to simplify loan procedures for entrepreneurs
To date, SME Bank Bhd has received about 1,000 loan applications and this indicates that many companies are keen to source financial resources provided by the government.
Mon May 11 2020
PRIHATIN supplementary package ensures SMEs fully benefit from stimulus - PM
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the government had taken several initiatives towards this aim.
Mon Apr 06 2020
Former Tekun Nasional MD, CEO charged with bribery, involving RM36,000
Abdul Rahim, 62, however, pleaded not guilty to both charges before Judge Asmadi Hussin.
Mon Jan 09 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