Pengerusinya, Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok berkata komitmen itu bagi membolehkan golongan belia terus bergerak kehadapan dan mempunyai daya saing yang tinggi.

Menurutnya, ia perlu dimulakan dengan merancakkan aktiviti peniagaan penting dan memuatkannya dalam sistem sedia ada agar ia dapat dibantu dan diperkasakan pelaksanaannya.

“Daripada aspek ini saya fikir SME Corporation Malaysia berupaya menjadi penggeraknya.

“Ia adalah satu perbincangan yang memberansangkan dan kita melihat ke hadapan untuk menjadi sebahagian daripada usaha pembangunan belia Sarawak.

“Kita juga mahu memastikan kepada sesiapa yang berminat untuk menceburi bidang keusahawanan dan perniagaan mempunyai jaringan bantuan di SME Corporation Malaysia,” katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian ketika ditemui selepas mengadakan kunjungan hormat kepada Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar di Astana Negeri Sarawak, hari ini.

Yang turut serta dalam kunjungan hormat tersebut, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif SME Corporation Malaysia, Rizal Nainy, Ketua Pegawai Operasi SME Corporation Malaysia, Mohd Izham Abdullah dan Pengarah SME Corporation Malaysia Cawangan Pejabat Sarawak Julyskristin Poly. – TVS

sumber: https://www.tvsarawak.my/2024/11/25/sme-corp-malaysia-komited-perkasa-usahawan-belia-sarawak/

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 20 syarikat diluluskan geran bernilai hampir RM1.5 juta menerusi Program Business Accelerator untuk syarikat milikan India bersaiz kecil (I-BAP) oleh SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp).

Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi, Datuk Seri R Ramanan, berkata kumpulan penerima ini adalah kumpulan pertama selepas permohonan ditutup pada 31 Oktober lalu.

"(Jumlah) yang diluluskan bagi bantuan kewangan ini sebanyak RM6 juta tetapi permohonan yang kami terima hampir RM26.14 juta.

"Bagi tahun akan datang, saya akan berbincang dengan Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi, Datuk Ewon Benedick; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif SME Corp, Rizal Nainy dan dibawa kepada Perdana Menteri (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) untuk mendapatkan bantuan peruntukan lebih besar bagi I-BAP," katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian ketika ditemui pemberita pada majlis ramah mesra dan sesi penyerahan surat tawaran kepada 20 penerima kumpulan pertama I-BAP di sini, hari ini.

Menurutnya, sebanyak 61 lagi permohonan I-BAP sedang dinilai, menjadikan lebih 70 perusahaan kecil milikan usahawan India dijangka menerima bantuan kewangan berkenaan.

Program I-BAP yang diumumkan Ramanan pada 27 September lalu menawarkan Geran Padanan sehingga RM100,000 bagi membantu perusahaan kecil milikan usahawan India meningkatkan kapasiti dan keupayaan serta prestasi perniagaan.

Ramanan berkata, bantuan itu merangkumi perbelanjaan untuk perolehan mesin dan peralatan bagi meningkatkan kualiti produk serta produktiviti dan kecekapan pengeluaran, adaptasi teknologi maklumat dan komunikasi serta e-dagang, penerapan amalan alam sekitar, sosial dan tadbir urus, pensijilan produk dan pelaksanaan aktiviti pemasaran serta promosi.

"Peruntukan khusus untuk usahawan India melalui I-BAP membuktikan komitmen dan kesungguhan kerajaan dalam meningkatkan pembangunan komuniti India sejajar dengan kerangka Ekonomi MADANI yang menyasarkan pertumbuhan ekonomi negara yang lebih saksama dan inklusif.

"Dengan bantuan yang diterima, saya berharap usahawan India dapat meningkatkan kecekapan dan produktiviti bagi menambah hasil jualan dan keuntungan perniagaan," katanya.

Sementara itu, penerima geran, R Abiramee, 42, berkata beliau menerima sebanyak RM62,000 untuk membeli dan membaiki mesin membuat aiskrim berasaskan susu segar yang diusahakannya sejak lebih setahun lalu di sebuah kilang di Shah Alam.

"Sebelum ini, kita import aiskrim ini dari India tetapi kini kita menghasilkan sendiri di Malaysia dan apabila mengikuti latihan di SME Corp, banyak informasi boleh diperoleh dan saya cuba memohon bantuan ini apabila permohonan dibuka pada Oktober lalu," katanya.

sumber: https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2024/11/1329731/20-syarikat-terima-geran-i-bap-rm15-juta

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 20 companies have been granted nearly RM1.5 million through the Indian Business Accelerator Programme (I-BAP), an SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) initiative designed to support small businesses owned by Indian entrepreneurs in Malaysia.

The I-BAP programme, managed by the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (Kuskop), offers matching grants of up to RM100,000, to help Indian-owned small businesses improve their capacity, capability, and business performance.

Deputy Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said that this group of recipients is the first batch after the application period closed on October 31.

"The approved financial assistance amounts to RM6 million, but the applications we received totalled almost RM26.14 million.

"For the coming year, I will discuss with Kuskop Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick and SME Corp's chief executive office Rizal Nainy, and bring the matter to the prime minister to seek a larger allocation for I-BAP," he told reporters at the presentation of offer letters to the first group of 20 I-BAP recipients here today.

Ramanan, who announced the I-BAP programme on Sept 27, also said that 61 more applications are still under evaluation, bringing the total number of small businesses owned by Indian entrepreneurs expected to receive financial assistance to over 70.

He said the grants cover expenses for purchasing machinery and equipment to improve product quality, as well as for boosting productivity and manufacturing efficiency.

Other areas include the adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) and e-commerce, the implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, product certification, and the execution of marketing and promotional activities.

"The specific allocation for Indian entrepreneurs through I-BAP demonstrates the government's commitment and seriousness in enhancing the development of the Indian community in line with the Madani Economic Framework, which aims for a more equitable and inclusive national economic growth.

"With the assistance received, I hope that Indian entrepreneurs can improve efficiency and productivity to increase sales and business profits," Ramanan added.

One of the grant recipients, R. Abiramee, 42, said she received RM62,000 to purchase and repair a fresh milk-based ice cream machine, which she has been operating for over a year in a factory in Shah Alam, Selangor.

"Previously, we imported ice cream from India, but now we make it ourselves in Malaysia.

"After attending training at SME Corp, I gained a lot of valuable information, and I decided to apply for this assistance when the applications opened in October this year," she said. – Bernama

sources: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/1140606/20-companies-receive-i-bap-grants-worth-nearly-rm15-mil

SME Corp. Malaysia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) of Saudi Arabia at the BIBAN24 event, held from 5 to 9 November 2024. The partnership is expected to enhance bilateral relations and foster cross-economic cooperation in the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) between both nations.

The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in sharing information, learning best practices, and establishing long-term initiatives to support bilateral business growth. This collaboration is set to create a more resilient and innovative MSME ecosystem in both Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.

A total of 30 Malaysian business entities, including 28 SMEs from high-growth sectors such as franchise, food and beverages, and two cooperatives, participated in the event. The trade value generated from the business activities during the five-day event is expected to reach RM100 million.

The MoU was signed by SME Corp Malaysia CEO, Rizal Bin Dato’ Nainy, and Monsha’at Governor, Mr Sami Ibrahim Alhussaini, with Datuk Ewon Benedick, Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development, witnessing the signing.

“We can explore joint ventures in technology, education, and the halal industry by leveraging each other’s strengths in MSME development,” said Datuk Ewon Benedick.

Rizal Bin Dato' Nainy highlighted the MoU’s focus on building a framework for sharing information, capacity building, and facilitating market access for high-growth MSMEs. He added that this marks the first time 30 Malaysian business entities have entered the Saudi market, which holds significant potential. -- Business Today

sources: https://www.businesstoday.com.my/2024/11/06/sme-corp-malaysia-seals-strategic-mou-with-saudi-arabia-at-biban24/

The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) recently hosted the much-anticipated SME CEO Forum 2024, a premier annual gathering for Malaysia’s leading business figures, entrepreneurs, and industry experts.

This year’s theme, Industrial Renaissance – Empowering Innovation, Deepening Complexity, focused on the transformative potential of industrial innovation and strategies to navigate today’s increasingly complex landscape.

The forum, officiated by the guest of honour, SME Corp chairman Tan Sri Bernard Dompok, comes at a crucial time as Malaysia aims to sharpen its competitive edge in the global market by embracing technology, sustainability, and human-centred innovation.

It attracted close to 1,000 participants who engaged in insightful sessions exploring how SMEs can thrive amid rapid technological advancements and heightened regulatory demands.

A Call to Embrace Innovation

The forum commenced with a keynote address by SAMENTA’s national president, Datuk William Ng, who underscored the importance of innovation as the lifeline for SMEs facing economic uncertainty and increased global competition.

Ng highlighted that while SMEs form the backbone of Malaysia’s economy—contributing nearly 40% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP)—they need to prioritise technological adoption to remain competitive. He encouraged SMEs to view the industrial renaissance as an opportunity to rethink processes, deepen skill sets, and harness emerging technologies.

“Malaysia’s SMEs must embrace this renaissance not as a threat, but as a significant opportunity to reimagine their role in the regional economy,” said Ng. He elaborated that the journey to embracing innovation requires resilience, adaptability, and the willingness to tackle complex challenges.

Panel Discussion: New Industrial Plan – How Can SMEs Capture These Opportunities?

The first panel with the topic of New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) – Industrial Transformation for SMEs, featured Yeoh Seng Hooi, SAMENTA Secretary General; Rizal Nainy, SME Corp CEO; Datuk Hanafi Sakri, Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) deputy secretary general (Industry); and Malaysia Productivity Corporation deputy director general, Dr Norjayadi Tamam.

The session addressed the immense potential of the recently introduced Industrial Plan to reshape Malaysia’s industrial landscape and provide opportunities for SMEs to play a central role in that plan.

Yeoh emphasised that Malaysia’s SMEs must be proactive in aligning their business models with the new plan, which focuses on sectors such as advanced manufacturing, green technology, and digitalisation.

He highlighted that the plan represents a framework to help SMEs expand their operational capabilities, adopt cleaner production methods, and contribute to sustainable development.

At the same time, Rizal elaborated on SME Corp’s initiatives to support these goals, including targeted grants, digitalisation incentives, and capacity-building programmes aimed at empowering SMEs to adopt transformative technologies.

Additionally, Hanafi highlighted the role of government in creating a conducive environment for SMEs, focusing on policy frameworks that promote innovation, ease regulatory burdens, and encourage foreign investment.

Meanwhile, Dr Norjayadi Tamam spoke on productivity-driven growth, emphasising that SMEs should adopt continuous improvement practices and seek greater efficiencies in their operations.

He encouraged business leaders to invest in workforce training and productivity-enhancing tools to compete effectively on a global scale.

Panel Discussions: From Zero to IPO – Get Listed Successfully

For the second session entitled From Zero to IPO – Get Listed Successfully, the panelists were Datuk Lock Peng Kuan, managing partner, Baker Tilly Malaysia, Leong See Meng, director, originating and listing, Bursa Malaysia, and Khoo Kay Peng, corporate development director, Audience Analytics Ltd, Wong Kee Wai, managing director Safetywear Group Bhd, and Davis Chong, executive director and group CEO, Solarvest Bhd.

In this session, panelists explored their journey to taking their SMEs public. They also gave insights into IPO preparation, valuation techniques, investor relations, and regulatory compliance to uncover the benefits and challenges of this transformative step for an SME.

Panel Discussions: No Holds Barred

The SME CEO Forum 2024 also had an open and unrestricted debate between policymakers and SMEs in this special session titled No Holds Barred – Policymakers vs SMEs. The panel members were Member of Parliament (MP) for Machang, Kelantan, Wan Ahmad Fayshal Wan Ahmad Kamal, Wong Shu Qi, MP for Kluang and Talentcorp chairman, and Williams Business Consultancy Sdn Bhd economist, founder and director, Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams.

In this dicussion, panelists dived deep into the challenges and conflicts that arise when government regulations, policies, and initiatives are confronted by the needs, concerns, and perspectives of SMEs.

They delved into how these interactions shape the business environment, influence decision-making, and impact the growth and sustainability of SMEs in a competitive market.

The forum also featured the latest advancements in AI designed for SMEs. Exhibitors displayed cutting-edge solutions tailored to help SMEs modernise their operations and improve productivity.

Among the most talked-about innovations showcased to the participants were Jabra’s cutting-edge solutions feature innovative AI-powered experiences, including the new Intelligent Meeting Space feature, underscoring the transformative impact of adopting new technologies to enhance Malaysia’s industrial capabilities.

The Path Forward

The SME CEO Forum 2024 concluded with a call to action for all attendees. As Malaysia continues its journey through the industrial renaissance, SMEs must play an active role in embracing innovation and managing the complexities that come with it.

For many Malaysian SMEs, the message from this year’s forum was clear: innovation and complexity should not deter them, but drive them forward. The success stories and strategies shared served as both inspiration and a roadmap for those ready to embark on their own journey of transformation.

By equipping themselves with the tools, skills, and partnerships needed to succeed, Malaysia’s SMEs are well-positioned to redefine their potential and contribute significantly to the nation’s economic growth.

Through similar forums, SAMENTA continues to be a catalyst for progress, offering Malaysian SMEs the support and knowledge they need to thrive. -- SME Magazine

Sources: https://sme.asia/sme-ceo-forum-2024-empowering-innovation-in-malaysias-industrial-renaissance/

KUALA LUMPUR: The prestigious Enterprise 50 (E50) Awards have highlighted the exceptional achievements of Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SME), showcasing their competitiveness and reliability in both local and global markets.

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick, speaking at the E50 awards ceremony tonight, said the programme has had a significant impact on Malaysia's SME landscape.

He said since the programme's inception in 1997, a total of 763 companies have been recognised, with 67 of them successfully listed on capital markets and expanding their presence both locally and abroad.

"The E50 awards have created a benchmark for quality among local SMEs, showcasing their ability to compete at a global level.

"This recognition enables them to build strong partnerships, not only with major domestic companies but also with foreign investors," he said in his speech.

Also present was Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, SME Corp chairman Tan Sri Bernard Dompok and SME Corp chief executive officer Rizal Nainy.

This year's E50 was themed 'Celebrating the Spirit of Malaysian Entrepreneurship', honouring companies ranging from engineering consultants, dental specialist, and even 'nasi lemak' sellers.

Media Prima Omnia received a plaque of appreciation as the event's strategic partner.

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick, speaking at the E50 awards ceremony tonight, said the programme has had a significant impact on Malaysia's SME landscape. - NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the SME ecosystem, the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry and SME Corp have partnered with several organisations to provide targeted support for E50 recipients.

Among the initiatives were an e-Invoicing session organised by Deloitte Malaysia, a credit assessment programme in collaboration with Bhd, and leadership transformation sessions with renowned business leaders.

"These initiatives provide a platform for E50 alumni to continuously develop their capabilities and expand their business networks," said Ewon.

Meanwhile, Ewon added that several strategic focus areas would be prioritised to further develop SMEs, especially those in the E50 alumni network.

These include enhancing SME participation in domestic and global supply chains, promoting the adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, and increasing the listing of SMEs on capital markets. -- New Straits Times

Sources: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/10/1125899/e50-awards-bring-smes-achievements-fore

KLANG: Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi (KUSKOP) memperuntukkan RM6 juta melalui agensinya SME Corp Malaysia khusus bagi Perusahaan Mikro, Kecil dan Sederhana (PMKS) milikan usahawan India.

Timbalan Menterinya, Datuk Seri R Ramanan berkata peruntukan tambahan itu akan disalurkan menerusi program sedia ada yang dijenamakan sebagai Business Accelerator Programme for Indian Small Business atau I-BAP.

Katanya, menerusi I-BAP, usahawan India ditawarkan bantuan kewangan dalam bentuk geran padanan sehingga RM100,000 bagi tujuan meningkatkan kapasiti dan keupayaan serta prestasi perniagaan dan produktiviti PMKS.

"Ini merangkumi perbelanjaan untuk perolehan mesin dan peralatan bagi meningkatkan kualiti produk serta kecekapan pengeluaran, pensijilan produk, adaptasi ICT (teknologi maklumat dan komunikasi) dan eDagang, penerapan amalan Alam Sekitar, Sosial dan Tadbir Urus (ESG) dan pelaksanaan kempen pemasaran serta promosi.

"Peruntukan khusus untuk usahawan PMKS India melalui I-BAP ini bertepatan mengambil kira kepentingan mereka dalam turut sama merealisasikan matlamat kerangka Ekonomi MADANI bagi mencapai pertumbuhan yang lebih saksama, inklusif dan mampan.

"Kerajaan akan terus memberi sokongan dalam mengupayakan PMKS termasuklah usahawan PMKS India agar dapat ditingkatkan lagi ke tahap yang lebih tinggi," katanya pada sidang media selepas melawat Renewcell (M) Sdn Bhd di Bukit Raja dekat sini, hari ini.

KUALA LUMPUR: MyB Innovation Sdn Bhd berjaya menghasilkan kaki prostetik berinovasi tinggi, MyB Prosthetic Limb, yang akan dikomersialkan ke pasaran Indonesia. 

Sehubungan itu, MyB Innovation dan syarikat Indonesia, PT Yusuf Ortonesia Medika memeterai Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) untuk mengkomersialkan produk tersebut dengan unjuran jualan berjumlah RM1 juta pada tahun pertama. 

MyB Prosthetic Limb mempunyai ciri-ciri inovatif seperti boleh dibengkokkan sehingga 180 darjah dan menawarkan keselesaan maksimum serta fleksibiliti untuk mereka yang mengalami amputasi anggota di bawah lutut.

Berbeza daripada kaki palsu konvensional yang penggunaannya terhad kepada berdiri dan berjalan, kaki prostetik baharu ini membolehkan pergerakan buku lali sekali gus menjadikannya ideal untuk aktiviti seperti sujud dan yoga. 

Menurut kenyataan bersama, MyB Innovation telah menerima geran yang diluluskan sebanyak RM191,859 di bawah Program Ekosistem Inklusif PMKS (i-SEE) oleh SME Corp Malaysia melalui Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia (YIM).

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif SME Corp Rizal Nainy berkata program i-SEE menawarkan bantuan geran maksimum sehingga RM200,000 untuk setiap inovator atau usahawan.

“Melalui program ini, inovator atau syarikat bukan sahaja dapat membuka peluang perniagaan lebih luas ke peringkat serantau tetapi juga membawa manfaat besar kepada komuniti inklusif di Malaysia,” katanya. 

Beliau berkata sebanyak 40 inovator terdiri daripada usahawan dan syarikat dengan geran berjumlah RM5.52 juta telah diluluskan sejak 2021.

Rizal berkata program i-SEE merupakan kesinambungan kepada Program Berimpak Tinggi 6 (HIP 6) di bawah Pelan Induk PKS (2012-2020) iaitu Program Inovasi Inklusif yang telah dilaksanakan dari 2016 hingga 2020 dengan 62 kelulusan bernilai RM13.84 juta.

Sementara itu, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif YIM Dr Sharmila Mohamed Salleh berkata berdasarkan kajian impak yang dijalankan untuk projek i-SEE bagi tempoh 2021-2023, sebanyak 19 syarikat penerima dana telah berjaya meningkatkan pendapatan tahunan mereka. – BERNAMA 

Sumber: https://suarasarawak.my/program-i-see-bantu-myb-innovation-komersialkan-kaki-prostetik-ke-pasaran-indonesia/

Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister, handed over the MyB Prosthetic Limb to its recipient, Mr. Ahmad Fadhil Rushdan Abdul Rahim, who is a person with disabilities

The Inclusive Ecosystem Programme for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (i-SEE) by SME Corp Malaysia, in collaboration with Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia (YIM), has driven MyB Innovation Sdn Bhd to develop a high-innovation prosthetic limb that enhances the quality of life for prosthetic users.

During the Malaysia Commercialisation Year (MCY) Summit 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exchange between MyB Innovation Sdn. Bhd. and an Indonesian company, PT Yusuf Ortonesia Medika, took place on 12 August 2024, witnessed by the Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The MoU aims to commercialise the MyB Prosthetic Limb in the Indonesian market, with projected sales of RM1 million in the first year.

The MyB Prosthetic Limb features innovative characteristics such as bending up to 180˚, offering maximum comfort and flexibility for below-knee amputees. Unlike conventional prosthetic limbs, limited to standing and walking, this new prosthetic allows ankle movement, making it ideal for activities such as kneeling in prayer and yoga.

As a symbolic gesture of this collaboration, Anwar handed over a MyB Prosthetic Limb to its recipient, Ahmad Fadhil Rushdan Abdul Rahim, a person with physical disabilities (PWD). According to Fadhil, this innovation will have a significant impact on the quality of life of the community.

Already a prosthetic limb user, he expressed immense gratitude for this new prosthetic, which is lighter and makes daily activities, including performing prayers, easier. MyB Innovation Sdn. Bhd. was awarded a grant of RM191,859.00 under the i-SEE Programme by SME Corp. Malaysia through YIM.

According to Rizal Nainy, CEO of SME Corp. Malaysia, “The i-SEE Programme offers a maximum grant of RM200,000 for each innovator or entrepreneur. Through this programme, innovators or companies can not only expand their business opportunities regionally but also bring significant benefits to the inclusive community in Malaysia.

Since 2021, a total of 40 approvals with grants amounting to RM5.52 million have been awarded. The i-SEE Programme is a continuation of the High Impact Programme 6 (HIP 6) under the SME Master Plan (2012-2020), which is the Inclusive Innovation Programme implemented from 2016 to 2020, with 62 approvals worth RM13.84 million.”

Meanwhile, Dr. Sharmila Mohamed Salleh, CEO of Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia (YIM), said, “As a strategic partner, YIM has played a significant role as the implementing agency for the i-SEE programme, involving 40 innovators from 2021 to the present.

“It has successfully elevated skills in science, technology, and innovation, increased productivity, created job opportunities, raised incomes, and improved community well-being, especially for grant recipients, the local community, and target groups. According to the impact study conducted for the i-SEE project from 2021 to 2023, 19 companies that received funding successfully increased their annual revenue.”

The i-SEE Programme aims to encourage the development of product innovations that empower target groups such as the B40 income group, rural communities, youth, retirees, women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

The programme provides financial assistance to innovators or entrepreneurs to support the target groups and foster community transformation through mentorship and technical support.

Also in attendance were Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dato’ Haji Mohammad Yusof Apdal, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation and Dato’ Ts. Dr. Hj. Aminuddin bin Hassim, Secretary General of the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI). 

--SME Magazine

sources: https://sme.asia/i-see-catalyses-myb-innovation-to-enhance-the-quality-of-life-of-pwds/

REMBAU: Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi (KUSKOP) mahu lebih banyak produk dan perkhidmatan Perusahaan Mikro, Kecil dan Sederhana (PMKS) tempatan menembusi pasaran antarabangsa pada masa hadapan.

Menterinya, Datuk Ewon Benedick, berkata sehubungan itu usaha membangunkan lebih ramai usahawan PMKS menjadi agenda utama kementerian itu bagi merealisasikan sasaran.

Katanya, ia antara sebahagian cadangan baharu kementerian dan cadangan itu akan dibawa kepada pasukan Belanjawan 2025, tidak lama lagi.

"Tumpuan adalah bagaimana untuk kita mengantarabangsakan lebih banyak produk dan perkhidmatan kita ini dengan membawa usahawan ke ekspo-ekspo di luar negara serta meletakkan produk PMKS di luar Malaysia.

"Kita percaya lebih ramai usahawan PMKS dapat dibangunkan dan membawa mereka ke peringkat antarabangsa.

"Bagi tujuan ini, kita (KUSKOP) berhasrat untuk mendapatkan bajet tambahan dari Kementerian Kewangan (MOF) pada tahun 2025 kerana melihat ada keperluan untuk mewujudkan hab-hab PMKS baharu, terutama di Wilayah Borneo misalnya, untuk kita membantu usahawan ini," katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian ketika ditemui media selepas merasmikan Pusat Pengilangan Baharu Bubbles 02 Sdn Bhd (Bubbles 02), di Kampung Kanchong Rantau, dekat sini, hari ini.

Yang turut hadir, Ketua Setiausaha KUSKOP, Datuk Seri Suriani Ahmad; Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha KUSKOP, Datuk Zamri Salleh; Pengerusi Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PERNAS), Datuk Hazimah Zainuddin dan Pengerusi Eksekutif Bubbles 02, Arifin Marzuki.

Ewon berkata, bagi tahun ini, KUSKOP menerima peruntukan sebanyak RM705 juta dengan sebahagian besarnya digunakan untuk membantu dan membangunkan usahawan PMKS melalui beberapa agensi di bawah kementerian itu.

Beliau berkata, pihaknya akan mengemukakan cadangan dan inisiatif yang dirancang bagi tahun hadapan termasuk daripada pemegang taruh kepada pasukan Belanjawan 2025 dalam satu sesi perbincangan khas di MOF, pada 27 Ogos ini.

"Saya percaya melalui kerja keras agensi di bawah kementerian ini seperti PERNAS dan SME Corp, kita boleh meningkatkan lagi prestasi PMKS dan gerakan koperasi negara kita, terutama dari segi sumbangan Dalam Keluaran Negara Kasar (KDNK), eksport dan peluang pekerjaan kepada rakyat tempatan," katanya.

Ewon berharap pasukan Belanjawan 2025 MOF dapat menyokong usaha KUSKOP kerana ini yang diperlukan usahawan sepertimana kementerian itu melalui agensi membantu syarikat Bubbles 02 ini.

"Syarikat ini bukan hanya menjual produk di 5,000 premis di dalam Malaysia tetapi sudah menembusi pasaran antarabangsa. Semua ini berlaku kerana kita diperkukuhkan dengan dana peruntukan yang kemudian disalurkan kepada usahawan," katanya. --Berita Harian

sumber: https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2024/08/1288484/kuskop-sasar-lebih-banyak-produk-pmks-tembusi-pasaran-antarabangsa

KUALA LUMPUR: Government agencies managing entrepreneurial and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) programmes have been asked to submit performance reports in two weeks orc risk losing their allocations. 

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this was to ensure the initiatives were cost-effective and reduce wastage of government coffers. 

"During the National SME Development Council (NSDC) meeting I chaired today, we have agreed that the agencies managing 40 such programmes, with a total allocation of RM32.8 billion, need to submit the report, or we will 'take it back'. 

"We have seen positive developments among MSMEs as some micro-enterprises have upgraded to small enterprises, while the latter have expanded to medium enterprises," he told reporters after chairing the meeting at SME Corp headquarters today. 

Zahid, who is also the rural and regional development minister, said the committee had agreed to mandatory reporting of related programmes at the ministerial, agencies and state government levels.

Up to mid-2024, he said, a total of 286 entrepreneurial initiatives and programmes, with a total allocation of RM15.06 billion were carried out under the SME Integrated Plan of Action (SMEIPA), a 10.8 per cent increase compared to last year. 

He said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) also reported MSME contributed 39.1 per cent or RM613.1 billion of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) last year, with a five per cent growth compared to the previous year. 

On the 2025 Budget to be tabled in October, Zahid said the country's financial planning for the upcoming year would be pragmatic, focusing on creating a balanced budget. 

He said his ministry would focus not only on infrastructure development in rural areas, but also on creating multiplier effects for the economy. 

"A total of RM1 billion is allocated to some 19,000 villages, which allows the locals the opportunity to generate income.

"So, apart from people's wellbeing, we also emphasise on the economic development (in the different areas)."

SME Corp chief executive officer Rizal Nainy said the number of micro-enterprises in Malaysia had shrunk to 767,421 last year, compared to 923,667 in 2022, while small-enterprises and medium-enterprises had seen a 35.8 per cent and 7.9 per cent increase, respectively, within the same period.

Also present were Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick and deputy Datuk R. Ramanan. - New Straits Times

Sources: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/08/1090922/updated-zahid-gives-2-week-ultimatum-agencies-handling-entrepreneurial

KUALA KUMPUR: Semua kementerian, agensi dan kerajaan negeri yang terbabit dalam inisiatif keusahawanan serta pembangunan perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS) diwajibkan membuat pelaporan pencapaian inisiatif masing-masing, kata Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Beliau yang juga Menteri Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah berkata, pelaporan inisiatif serta program keusahawanan dan pembangunan PMKS yang menyeluruh adalah penting bagi mengurangkan pertindihan program dalam kalangan agensi, seterusnya mengurangkan pembaziran sumber kerajaan.

Katanya, pada Mesyuarat Sekretariat Majlis Pembangunan Usahawan dan PMKS Kebangsaan (SEK-MPUPK) Bilangan 3 Tahun 2024 yang dipengerusikannya hari ini dimaklumkan sebanyak 286 inisiatif serta program keusahawanan dan pembangunan PMKS dengan peruntukan berjumlah RM15.06 bilion telah dilaporkan dalam Pelan Tindakan Bersepadu PKS (SMEIPA) sehingga separuh penggal tahun ini, menunjukkan peningkatan 10.8 peratus berbanding 2023.

Namun, katanya, pada mesyuarat itu juga turut dimaklumkan bahawa terdapat 40 program berjumlah RM32.8 bilion yang sedang dikenal pasti perinciannya.

Justeru, beliau mengarahkan pihak yang terbabit perlu membuat pelaporan pencapaian dalam tempoh masa dua minggu ini.

"Saya guna punca kuasa mesyuarat hari ini sebagai Pengerusi untuk menulis surat kepada Pengerusi dan Ketua Jabatan atau Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif kepada syarikat yang tidak melaporkan (pelaporan pencapaian) SMPEA ini untuk membuat pelaporan dua minggu dari hari ini.

"Kita mahu supaya maklumat ini sampai kepada sekretariat untuk kita sampaikan kepada Perdana Menteri sebagai Menteri Kewangan untuk dimasukkan di dalam ucapan Belanjawan (2025).

"Jika pencapaian memuaskan dan mewujudkan satu kesan gandaan kepada pencapaian tentunya adalah munasabah usaha untuk menambah bajet kepada agensi yang terbabit dalam pewujudan usahawan," katanya pada sidang media selepas Mesyuarat SE-MPUPK Bilangan 3 Tahun 2024 di sini, hari ini.

Hadir sama, Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi, Datuk Ewon Benedick dan Timbalannya, Datuk R. Ramanan; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif SME Corp Malaysia, Rizal Nainy dan Ketua Perangkawan Malaysia, Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin.

Mengulas lanjut, Ahmad Zahid berkata, penyelarasan program PMKS sesungguhnya berupaya memberikan impak yang signifikan.

Beliau berkata, ia jelas dibuktikan dengan pencapaian PMKS yang menunjukkan perkembangan positif hasil sokongan inisiatif dan intervensi kerajaan.

Katanya, terdapat pengurangan bilangan perusahaan bersaiz mikro sebanyak 16.9 peratus iaitu daripada 923,667 perusahaan pada 2022 kepada 767,421 perusahaan pada 2023.

Manakala, bilangan perusahaan bersaiz kecil pula, jelasnya, meningkat sebanyak 35.8 peratus dan bilangan perusahaan bersaiz sederhana bertambah sebanyak 7.9 peratus.

"Ini adalah satu petunjuk bahawa PMKS tempatan telah mula beralih ke tahap yang lebih tinggi," katanya.

Mengenai Belanjawan 2025, Ahmad Zahid berkata, ia akan lebih pragmatik dan berusaha ke arah mewujudkan belanjawan yang seimbang.

Bagi kementeriannya, beliau berkata, fokus tidak hanya tertumpu pada pembangunan infrastruktur di luar bandar, tetapi juga melihat peruntukan yang disediakan mewujudkan kesan berganda termasuk pembangunan ekonomi kawasan setempat.

Sebelum mempengerusikan Mesyuarat SEK-MPUPK itu, Ahmad Zahid juga berkesempatan melawat Hab PMKS yang terletak di SME Corp Malaysia.

Hab PMKS itu adalah platform pusat rujukan setempat bagi PMKS untuk memperoleh pengetahuan mengenai perniagaan dan mendapatkan khidmat nasihat perniagaan. -- Berita Harian

sumber: https://www.bharian.com.my/bisnes/lain-lain/2024/08/1284257/semua-kementerian-agensi-wajib-lapor-inisiatif-pembangunan-pmks

KUALA LUMPUR: Perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS) di Malaysia kini telah mula beralih ke tahap yang lebih tinggi atau 'scale-up'.

Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi, Datuk Ewon Benedick, berkata data pertumbuhan PMKS menunjukkan perkembangan positif di mana terdapat pengurangan bilangan perusahaan bersaiz mikro sebanyak 16.9 peratus iaitu daripada 923,667 perusahaan pada tahun 2022 kepada 767,421 perusahaan pada tahun 2023.

"Manakala, bilangan perusahaan bersaiz kecil meningkat sebanyak 35.8 peratus dan bilangan perusahaan bersaiz sederhana meningkat sebanyak 7.9 peratus.

"Ini adalah satu petunjuk bahawa PMKS Malaysia telah mula beralih ke tahap yang lebih tinggi," katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian pada majlis pengumuman prestasi PMKS di sini, hari ini.

Ewon berkata, PMKS juga merekodkan pertumbuhan 5.0 peratus atau sumbangan sebanyak RM613.1 bilion kepada ekonomi negara pada tahun 2023.

Katanya, pencapaian memberangsangkan itu mengatasi penunjuk makroekonomi utama lain iaitu Keluaran Dalam Negeri Kasar (KDNK), eksport, pekerjaan dan produktiviti.

"Aktiviti ekonomi pada tahun itu didorong terutamanya oleh sektor perkhidmatan khususnya pengangkutan & penyimpanan serta sub-sektor perdagangan borong & runcit, makanan & minuman dan penginapan yang mendapat manfaat daripada perbelanjaan berkaitan pelancongan yang bertambah baik, susulan pembukaan semula sempadan antarabangsa oleh China pada awal 2023.

"Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi (KUSKOP) bersama agensi-agensinya khususnya SME Corp Malaysia amat komited untuk melaksanakan beberapa inisiatif bagi merancakkan lagi pembangunan PMKS di Malaysia.

"Ini termasuk menggalakkan penyertaan PMKS dalam rantaian bekalan domestik dan global, meningkatkan kapasiti PMKS ke arah pengantarabangsaan, menyediakan peluang pembiayaan inklusif, meneruskan usaha menggalakkan penerapan Alam Sekitar, Sosial dan Tadbir Urus (ESG) dalam operasi perniagaan serta menggiatkan aktiviti keusahawanan di Sabah dan Sarawak," katanya.

Ewon berkata, pihaknya berharap PMKS akan diberikan peruntukan lebih tinggi dalam Bajet 2025 bagi menyokong pertumbuhan mereka pada tahun depan.

"Pada 2023, PMKS menerima peruntukan berjumlah RM40 bilion dan jumlah itu meningkat kepada RM44 bilion pada tahun ini.

"Jadi kita berharap pada tahun depan jumlah ini dapat ditingkatkan lagi bagi membolehkan kita untuk membantu PMKS mengukuhkan perniagaan mereka," katanya. -- Berita Harian

Sumber: https://www.bharian.com.my/bisnes/usahawan/2024/07/1278714/pmks-malaysia-mula-beralih-ke-tahap-lebih-tinggi

On the other hand, small-sized enterprises increased by 35.8%, and medium-sized enterprises increased by 7.9%. 

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said this indicates that Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have scaled up.

He noted that MSMEs achieved a growth of 5%, contributing RM613.1 billion in 2023 to Malaysia’s GDP, as reported by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

“We (the ministry) together with its agencies especially SME Corp are highly committed to implement initiatives to boost MSMEs development in Malaysia further. 

“These include encouraging MSMEs participation in the domestic and global supply chain, enhancing their capacity for internationalisation and providing inclusive financing opportunities,” he said during a press conference at the MSME 2023 overall contribution announcement today. 

Ewon said the efforts to promote the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices in business operations and to intensify entrepreneurship activities in Sabah and Sarawak will continue. 

Moreover, he mentioned that MSMEs continued to outperform the overall economy, which expanded by only 3.6% last year. 

“As a result, the contribution of MSMEs to the overall economy increased from 38.6% in 2022 to 39.1% in 2023. 

“MSMEs demonstrated stronger performance, showcasing their resilience and vital role as key drivers of growth and stability,” he added. 

Ewon said MSME exports totalled RM152.2 billion, expanding by 4.5% during the year (2022: 17.2%) despite a challenging external environment. 

This led to an increase in MSMEs’ export contribution, from 10.6% in 2022 to 12.2% in 2023. 

“The export growth momentum was largely driven by the ongoing expansion in the services sector, especially in tourism-related industries and the agriculture sector,” he said. 

Ewon also said in today’s evolving business landscape, the productivity of businesses can be elevated if MSMEs invest in technology, talent and sustainable practices. 

Also present were Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Deputy Minister Datuk Ramanan Ramakrishnan, SME Corp chairman Rizal Nainy and DOSM chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. - The Malaysia Reserve

Sources: https://themalaysianreserve.com/2024/07/31/msmes-in-malaysia-scale-up-with-35-8-rise-in-small-enterprises/