Increase In Financing Funds For Bumiputera, Indian Entrepreneurs Next Year , RM50 Million For Chinese PMKS - Sim

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera financing fund under the National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (Tekun) will be increased to RM500 million in 2026, from RM300 million this year, said Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Steven Sim.

SAMENTA Welcomes Budget 2026 As A Positive, Pragmatic Plan For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) has described Budget 2026 as a positive and pragmatic plan that recognises the critical role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in driving and sustaining Malaysia's economic growth.

RM230 Mln Allocated To AIM To Support Women Entrepreneurs Under Budget 2026 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that RM230 million has been allocated to Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) in Budget 2026 to continue providing financing for women entrepreneurs.

Zakat Microfinancing: Alliance Islamic Bank Eyes Expansion Of AZAM Programme Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd plans to expand its Zakat Microfinancing Programme (AZAM) nationwide after the initiative showed positive outcomes in improving the livelihood of asnaf micro entrepreneurs.

AIM Committed To Providing Shariah-compliant Financial Facilities

By Azli Shafii

TANAH MERAH, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) is committed to expanding its Ikhtiar Ar-Rahnu service nationwide to provide takaful-protected, Shariah-compliant micro-financing facilities.

Adoption Of Digital Platforms Helped Sustain, Expand Microfinance Activities Since COVID-19 – Yunus

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) — The adoption of digital platforms has not only sustained but also expanded microfinance operations since the COVID-19 pandemic, said Grameen Bank founder Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus. 

Malaysian Investors Urged To Tap Into Business Opportunities In Bangladesh

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has called on Malaysian investors to explore the vast business opportunities in Bangladesh, underpinned by the country’s youthful, creative and huge population.

Alliance Islamic Bank's AZAM Programme Channels RM450,000 Financing To 103 Asnaf Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The Alliance Islamic Bank Zakat Microfinancing Programme (AZAM), launched in December 2023 in collaboration with Lembaga Zakat Selangor and Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, has chanelled financing amounting to RM450,000 to 103 asnaf micro-entrepreneurs.

INSKEN Aims To Train 25,000 Micro Entrepreneurs This Year

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) – Institut Keusahawanan Negara Bhd (INSKEN) aims to assist 25,000 entrepreneurs nationwide through 198 training and mentoring programmes this year.

Haos Ek? Eyes Export Market, Targets Bursa Malaysia Listing In 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Haos Bhd, a company that produces the local beverage brand Haos Ek?, is expanding into the export market and taking steps towards listing on the Bursa Malaysia in 2028.

MSMEs Must Achieve Targets Of 41 Pct GDP Contribution, 15 Pct Export Contribution In 2025 -- Ewon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The micro, small and medium enterprises’ (MSMEs) contribution to the national economy has not met the target set under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), according to Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick.

MECD Allocated RM2.57 Bln To Over 270,000 Women Entrepreneurs As Of November 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (MECD) has allocated a total of RM2.57 billion to 272,242 women entrepreneurs under Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) as of November 2024.