PKNS Entrepreneur Carnival Targets RM200,000 Sales

SHAH ALAM, July 12 (Bernama) -- The PKNS Entrepreneur Carnival (KUP) is targeting sales transactions of RM200,000 from the three-day fair at PKNS Complex here.

State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi said as of today, the carnival, which provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to improve their skills, knowledge and strengthen the marketability of their products, has achieved a total transaction of RM65,209.

He said KUP brings together entrepreneurs from four entrepreneurship module programmes run by the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS), namely the Tunas Niaga Programme (PROTUNe), the Graduate Entrepreneur Programme (GROW), the Advanced Graduate Entrepreneur Programme (GROW PLUS) and the BIZCLUB Exclusive Programme.

"Entrepreneurs who participate in this carnival are not only given the opportunity to do business, but are also required to participate in an expo course which indirectly provides training in communication, marketing, time management and social skills, especially during expo participation.

"Experience like this is priceless and may not be available anywhere else. Therefore, I urge all visitors present today to buy local products and support our entrepreneurs," he said when opening the KUP 2025 here today.

Mohd Najwan also stated the state government's commitment to improving policies and initiatives to support the development of entrepreneurship in Selangor.

"The state government believes that entrepreneurship will be able to help reduce unemployment rates, increase the competitiveness of young people and strengthen the economic structure at the grassroots level," he said.

Meanwhile, PKNS deputy group chief executive officer (corporate) Suhaimi Kasdon said this year's KUP participation involved the opening of 120 sales stalls consisting of entrepreneurs and students from all over Selangor.

"This increase reflects the entrepreneurial spirit that is increasingly burning among the community, especially the young people who dare to come forward to introduce their products and services through the platform provided by PKNS," he said.

KUP which began yesterday and ends tomorrow, features entrepreneurs with various products and services including handicrafts, food, baby items and catering.

-- BERNAMA