MNC urged to spearhead Momogun economic identity
Published on: Sun, Jul 13, 2025 Text Size: Ewon takes a wefie with several attendees. - Pic by DEB Media PENAMPANG: The Momogun National Congress (MNC) should lead efforts to develop the economic identity of the Momogun community, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick on Friday. He urged MNC and its 77 affiliated ethnic associations to actively participate in strengthening the community's economic foundation, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives. Ewon said the ministry's key focus under the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026–2030) is to scale up high-impact MSMEs, while also supporting informal and micro entrepreneurs within the community. He highlighted initiatives already in place, such as the BEEP Plus grant for Bumiputera entrepreneurs in Sabah and Sarawak, financing schemes by Tekun Nasional, and the Tamu Desa project by KUSKOP. During the MNC leadership oath-taking ceremony at Wisma Kinsabina, Ewon also pledged a RM100,000 special allocation to support the celebration of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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