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
200 ulama nusantara dijangka hadiri Persidangan Ulama Sedunia Mei ini
Seramai 200 ulama nusantara dijangka hadir Persidangan Ulama Sedunia yang akan diadakan di Petaling Jaya, Selangor pada 7 dan 8 Mei ini.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Pengecualian sementara borang TM.6 oleh Thailand bantu rangsang pelancongan Perlis
Langkah kerajaan Thailand mengecualikan sementara warganegara asing daripada mengemukakan Borang TM.6 ketika masuk dan keluar dari negara itu dilihat dapat merangsang sektor pelancongan di Perlis.
Thu Apr 18 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Peruntukan pembangkang: Kerajaan setuju secara dasar
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Lapan anggota FRU didakwa simpan lapan bahagian badan pelanduk tanpa lesen
Jika sabit kesalahan mereka boleh didenda tidak melebihi RM50,000, dipenjara tempoh tidak melebihi dua tahun atau kedua-duanya sekali.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Rasuah: Kakitangan Pejabat Perikanan Perlis direman empat hari
Seorang kakitangan Pejabat Perikanan Perlis direman empat hari untuk membantu siasatan kes meminta dan menerima rasuah secara bulanan daripada sebuah syarikat.
Thu Apr 18 2024
28,531 calon UPKK 2023 raih 8A
28,531 daripada 230,580 calon yang menduduki Ujian Penilaian Kelas KAFA (UPKK) 2023 berjaya catat keputusan cemerlang A dalam kesemua lapan mata pelajaran.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Dua individu ditahan bantu siasatan minta, terima sogokan daripada firma guaman
SPRM menahan dua individu selama empat hari bagi membantu siasatan berkaitan penerimaan wang suapan daripada beberapa firma guaman.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Operasi PeWA: JPJ Pulau Pinang sita 22 kenderaan, keluar 63 saman
JPJ Pulau Pinang menyita 22 kenderaan yang dipandu warga asing dalam Ops Khas Pemandu Warga Asing (PeWA) di Bulatan Tun Hussain Onn, Seberang Jaya.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Lisa BLACKPINK beli rumah ‘tersorok’ di Beverly Hills, harga RM19 juta
Tidak ada yang mengejutkan apabila Lisa BLACKPINK telah menambah satu lagi aset berbentuk kediaman.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Stoking tertera kalimah Allah: Hukuman penjara, denda terhadap Wai Loong dibatalkan
Hakim membenarkan semakan difailkan tertuduh supaya pengakuan bersalah dibuatnya atas pertuduhan berkenaan, bukan akuan jelas dan tanpa bersyarat.
Thu Apr 18 2024