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
Additional allocation of RM100 mln for SPIM TEKUN, RM30 mln for BEEP - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri today announced an additional allocation of RM100 million for the Informal and Micro Financing Scheme (SPIM) under TEKUN.
Mon Jun 27 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
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
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
Gov't allocates RM262 mln to assist farmers hit by hike in price of fertilisers, pesticides - PM
Of the amount, RM62 million would be channeled through the NAFAS as an addition to the subsidy allocation and paddy incentive.
Fri Nov 26 2021
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 allocates additional RM1.1 bln fund for microcredit financing - PM
The government will continue the microcredit financing programme with an additional fund of up to RM1.1 billion to pursue support for micro-businesses.
Mon Jun 28 2021
More than RM18 million allocated to assist women, disabled business operators
Wan Junaidi said MEDAC is currently focusing on assisting businesses in going digital.
Tue Apr 13 2021
KPT targets 10,000 student entrepreneurs with Tekun cooperation this year
The effort is to ensure students do not depend on employment after finishing their studies.
Fri Mar 26 2021
MalaysiaBiz portal launched to facilitate business registrations
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today launched the MalaysiaBiz portal, a one stop centre to facilitate online business registrations and licensing applications.
Mon Dec 07 2020
Budget 2021 enhances food security amid COVID-19 pandemic
This is to ensure that the agricultural sector remains functioning as usual in supplying sufficient quality food at reasonable prices.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Govt disburses RM965.5 mln loans under Penjana SME financing - Tengku Zafrul
The government, which allocated RM2 billion for the PENJANA SME Financing scheme, has approved financing worth RM965.5 million as of Oct 30.
Thu Nov 12 2020
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024