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Ranau to host IDS programme to empower women traders
Published on: Fri, May 16, 2025 Text Size: Ramzah said the initiative represents a long-term commitment to strengthening women's roles in grassroots economic development. Kota Kinabalu: Ranau has been selected as the second location for the 'Empowering Young Women Entrepreneurs in Sabah: Women's Power, Economic Power' programme, following its successful launch in Beaufort last month. The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) said the event is scheduled for May 17, at the Ranau Community Hall in collaboration with Sabah Credit Corporation and the Ranau District Office.
Advertisement IDS Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Ramzah Dambul said the initiative represents a long-term commitment to strengthening women's roles in grassroots economic development. 'We are not merely training young entrepreneurs, we are triggering a new wave of rural economic transformation led by young women,' he said in a statement, here, Wednesday. 'In Ranau, we aim to highlight that young women are not just supporting the economy, but are leading agents of change and sustainable growth in their communities,' he added. The programme will feature knowledge-sharing sessions with successful local entrepreneurs covering topics such as social entrepreneurship, tourism business development, ethnic craft cooperatives and digital marketing strategies for small businesses. Participants will also learn about the Dayang Empowerment Loan Scheme, a financing initiative specifically designed to help young women start or expand their businesses. State Finance Minister cum Karanaan Assemblyman Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun is scheduled to officiate the closing ceremony and deliver the keynote address. Young women entrepreneurs from Ranau and surrounding areas are encouraged to attend the free programme. For more information, those interested can contact Programme Coordinator Fiona V. Loijon at [email protected] or call 088-450 500. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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