INSKEN Targets 20,000 Entrepreneurs To Participate In e-Invoice Seminars

PENAMPANG, July 22 (Bernama) -- The National Entrepreneurship Institute (INSKEN) is targeting the participation of 20,000 micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) entrepreneurs in its e-Invoice seminars aimed at streamlining business operations.

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said that to date, around 11,000 entrepreneurs have taken part in the programme, with a total of 23 seminars scheduled to be organised by INSKEN this year.

“The response has been very encouraging, showing that entrepreneurs are eager to understand the concept of e-Invoicing and how they can adapt to this new technology,” he told reporters after officiating the MADANI Entrepreneur Seminar: e-Invoicing at the Cultural Centre here today.

Ewon said INSKEN also need to support the development of social enterprises in collaboration with various stakeholders, including state governments and relevant agencies.

He added that under the 13th Malaysia Plan, the ministry would continue to prioritise the adoption of digital solutions among MSME entrepreneurs nationwide.

Meanwhile, Ewon expressed hope that the newly appointed INSKEN chief executive officer, Viviantie Saruji, who took office on July 1, would demonstrate a strong commitment and align her vision with the ministry and other relevant agencies.

“The implementation of initiatives must be tailored to the unique needs of each state, as the challenges in Sabah and Sarawak may differ from those in the north or south of Peninsular Malaysia.

“While there is a need for consistency in approach, local context must be considered,” he said.

-- BERNAMA