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
PM Anwar tiba di Riyadh untuk hadiri Mesyuarat Khas Forum Ekonomi Sedunia
Perdana Menteri Anwar tiba di Riyadh dalam rangka lawatan tiga hari bagi menghadiri Mesyuarat Khas Forum Ekonomi Sedunia (WEF).
Sat Apr 27 2024
Jemputan peribadi ke Mesyuarat Khas WEF bukti keakraban Putera Mahkota Mohammed, PM
Ini merupakan lawatan keempat Anwar ke Arab Saudi sejak dilantik sebagai Perdana Menteri.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Kerajaan Pusat peruntuk RM1.59 bilion untuk pembangunan fizikal di Terengganu
Peruntukan tersebut melibatkan 99 projek baharu dan 296 projek sambungan di bawah Rolling Plan 4 (RP4) Rancangan Malaysia ke-12 (RMK12).
Sat Apr 27 2024
Pahang rancang wujudkan zon perindustrian di setiap daerah
Kerajaan Pahang rancang wujudkan zon perindustrian di kesemua 11 daerah di negeri ini bagi menggalakkan kemasukan lebih banyak pelaburan asing khususnya dari China.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Kertas kabinet wujud sektor sukan dibentang dalam tempoh sebulan - Hannah
Hannah berkata dengan data yang lebih menyeluruh melibatkan sektor industri sukan nanti, pihaknya akan mampu merangsang pertumbuhan sukan di negara ini dengan lebih baik.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Tiga Syarikat Semikonduktor umum melabur di Pulau Pinang - Kon Yeow
Tiga syarikat semikonduktor dari China menyatakan komitmen untuk membuat pelaburan baharu di Pulau Pinang.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Pindaan garis panduan lawatan: Sekolah diharap susun semula program - Fadhlina
Semua sekolah diharap dapat menyusun semula program lawatan masing-masing berikutan pindaan Garis Panduan Lawatan Murid Sekolah pada tahun lepas bagi mengukuhkan pembelajaran di luar kelas, kata Menteri Pendidikan, Fadhlina Sidek.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Kebajikan pendidikan anak-anak dijaga sehingga tamat sekolah - KPM
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia akan memastikan kebajikan pendidikan anak-anak 10 pegawai dan anggota Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia yang terkorban dalam nahas helikopter di Lumut, Perak, terus dijaga sehingga mereka tamat persekolahan.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Chegubard ditahan polis berkaitan hantaran mengenai kasino di Forest City
Chegubard ditahan di Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Dang Wangi di sini berkaitan hantaran mengenai pengoperasian kasino di Forest City pada Sabtu.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Zahid minta pihak dalam BN buka "buku baharu"
Ahmad Zahid menegaskan senario politik tanah air sudah berubah dan terdapat banyak video lama dari parti lawan yang meminta pengundi menyokong DAP.
Sat Apr 27 2024