Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship but struggle to access capital
The Taliban have not formally banned women from work but have barred many Afghan female aid workers, shuttered beauty salons.
Thu Apr 18 2024
AWANI Review: Banking on Women Micro-entrepreneurs
Small business owners, often needing just RM1000, struggle to access bank funding. Fintech MADCash offers interest-free micro-funds, aiming to break financial barriers and uplift women entrepreneurs.
Sat Mar 09 2024
The Future Is Female: PlusVibes — Redesigning Mental Health Support Pathways
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris explores the strategies and stories of empowerment behind accessible mental wellness. She speaks to Madiha Fuad, Founder & CEO of PlusVibes, a social enterprise seeking to reshape the landscape of mental health support in Malaysia. For her work in healthtech, Madiha was named as one of 2022’s ‘Women of the Future: 50 Rising Stars in ESG’.
Sun Dec 17 2023
JIWA SME: Catalyzing Grassroots Innovation to Global Triumph
Encouraging grassroots entrepreneurship is the envisioned pathway towards transforming into an entrepreneurial nation by 2030.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Gov't plan to combat NCDs among focus of Parliament today
Also in focus will be the number of entrepreneurs forced to shut down businesses due to economic slowdown and ministry's effort to help.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Cuban entrepreneurs use 'aquaponics' for efficient food production
It is an aquaculture system in which wastewater from farming fish is fed to hydroponically grown plants like lettuce that purify the water.
Sun Oct 08 2023
Govt to boost iTEKAD grant allocation by RM6 lnm to assist micro entrepreneurs - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it will bring the overall iTEKAD aid for this year to RM10 mln, up from the RM4 mln allocated in Budget 2023.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Meet the women pioneers creating green jobs in Arab countries
Arab women entrepreneurs say gender bias also makes it harder for them to attract investment from regional investors.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Siti Nurhaliza to grace Gempak Entrepreneurs Festival
The event targeting 25,000 people, is one of three campaigns under the Smart Raya Selangor 2023.
Mon Mar 27 2023
AWANI Review: Breaking down barriers for women-led businesses
Do women entrepreneurs find it harder than men to access funding? Gobi Partner co-founder Thomas Tsao and Dropee CEO Lennise Ng discuss what drives venture capital decision-making, if women-owned startups are a better bet and finding opportunities in a downturn.
Sat Mar 11 2023
KUSKOP perkenal program SWEET, sektor francais bagi usahawan wanita
Program yang dinamakan Successful Women Entrepreneurship Engagement Talent (SWEET) itu ialah program di bawah Pernas.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Budget 2023: Tax incentives for ACE, LEAP listings to catalyse entrepreneurship
The Budget 2023 commits to fiscal consolidation with further reduction in budget deficit to GDP ratio to 5% this year and to 3.2% by 2025.
Fri Feb 24 2023
MEDAC continues to develop women, youth entrepreneurs through assistance, collateral-free financing initiatives
Agencies under MEDAC have provided various assistance and financing initiatives without collateral to help women and youth entrepreneurs, to start and expand businesses.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Johor to push local products to penetrate Dubai market
Johor will showcase products by local entrepreneurs that have great potential to penetrate the market and gain a foothold in Dubai.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Intellectual Property Filing Fund 2.0 worth RM2 mln launched
The Intellectual Property Filing Fund 2.0 amounting to RM2 million was launched today to benefit 2,000 micro, small and medium entrepreneurs.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Kefahaman orang ramai terhadap harta intelek masih rendah - Fuziah
Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup komited meningkatkan kefahaman orang ramai yang masih rendah terhadap harta intelek, kata Timbalan Menterinya Fuziah Salleh.
Thu Apr 25 2024
MITI perkenal slogan baharu: Fokus diperbaharui pacu pelaburan, perdagangan, industri
Kementerian Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri (MITI) telah memperkenalkan slogan baharu "Pemacu Potensi Global" yang mencerminkan fokusnya yang diperbaharui.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Kelaparan akut jejaskan 281.6 juta orang tahun lepas - PBB
Tahap bahaya kelaparan akut menjejaskan 281.6 juta orang tahun lepas, tahun kelima berturut-turut bahawa ketakjaminan makanan semakin memburuk.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Pusat Kargo KLIA gempar ancaman bom, rupanya bungkusan berisi komputer riba
Pusat Kargo Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) gempar apabila mesin pengimbas menerima bungkusan tertera ayat ancaman bom hari ini.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Ziana Zain giat bersenam di gimnasium, persiap diri untuk konsert solo bulan depan
Ziana Zain mahu memastikan beliau mampu memberikan yang terbaik apabila impiannya itu bakal menjadi kenyataan bulan depan.
Thu Apr 25 2024
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Serangan di KLIA, Hafizul didakwa cuba bunuh isteri
SPRM sahkan Tun Mahathir disiasat isu isytihar harta
Era, Sinar, Gegar jejak dominasi saluran radio Melayu
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Thu Apr 25 2024
AWANI Ringkas: SSPA terbaik pernah diperkenalkan kerajaan - PM
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Thu Apr 25 2024
Pasaran getah ditutup rendah bagi hari keempat berturut-turut
Pada 5 petang, harga rujukan bagi getah fizikal LGM untuk GMM 20 adalah 754 sen sekilogram manakala susu getah pukal ialah 700.5 sen sekilogram.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Bursa Malaysia ditutup rendah selepas kenaikan enam hari berturut-turut
Pada 5 petang, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) susut 2.23 mata kepada 1,569.25 daripada 1,571.48 ketika ditutup pada Rabu.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Ringgit ditutup tinggi sedikit berbanding dolar AS
Pada 6 petang, ringgit naik kepada 4.7745/7775 berbanding dolar AS daripada 4.7765/7780 ketika ditutup pada Rabu.
Thu Apr 25 2024