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Daily Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Harvest Festival Cup this Sunday
Published on: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 29, 2025 Text Size: Highlight races for the day includes the Harvest Festival Sprint (1,200m) and the Mile (1,600m). Kota Kinabalu: The prestigious Royal Sabah Turf Club (RSTC) Harvest Festival Cup meeting is scheduled this Sunday (June 1) at Tambalang Racecourse, Tuaran. The day will witness supreme equine athletes battling for the ultimate rights to be champions of Bornean racing. Highlight races for the day includes the Harvest Festival Sprint (1,200m) and the Mile (1,600m). For the Sprint, 11 thoroughbreds are fighting for top position, with Easylights, Kinabalu Prince and Star Empire earmarked as early favourites. The Mile sees David's Sling ready for fierce battle with Kinabalu Star, Summer Glitter and Brilliant One over a challenging and energy-sapping 1,600m. The total prize money for these two marquee races is RM60,000. On the same day, both RSTC and Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia (SKM) in close partnership will hold the Jualan Madani Koperasi bazaar – a community-focused initiative aimed at supporting residents with access to affordable daily essentials. Advertisement This bazaar will take place from 1pm to 5pm at the Racecourse, with many essential items from rice, poultry to packaged food items on steep discount for sale. All residents from nearby villages and communities are welcome to attend. Meanwhile, Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ewon Benedick will be the guest-of-honour at the grand racing event and the community bazaar. 'Datuk Ewon's presence will greatly inspire both organisations and partners to drive meaningful community-based programmes further,' said the joint statement issued by RSTC Chairman Datuk Peter Chin and Datuk Wong Thien Fook, member of the SKM Board of Directors. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
19-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Micro-financing scheme for TVET grads: Ewon
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Ewon said the scheme would offer financing to TVET graduates nationwide, including from Sabah, such as those from ESTC Academy, vocational colleges, or other training institutions. Tuaran: Tekun Nasional, an agency under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Kuskop), is set to launch a special micro-financing scheme for graduates of technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ewon Benedick said the financing scheme would provide opportunities for TVET graduates from various educational institutions to obtain business capital, particularly those wishing to start small-scale ventures based on their skills. Advertisement He said an initial budget of RM30 million has been allocated for the programme, and the amount can be increased depending on demand and public response. 'This TVET entrepreneur financing scheme will be launched in conjunction with National TVET Day in Melaka this June. Hopefully, this scheme will open wider opportunities for TVET graduates to obtain capital to start businesses should they choose the entrepreneurship route. 'This is among the Ministry's efforts to support the national agenda to develop not only graduates but also careers and entrepreneurship within the TVET field,' he said in a statement after officiating the Closing Ceremony of the Career Skills Course in the Oil and Gas Industry, here, Monday. Ewon said the scheme would offer financing to TVET graduates nationwide, including from Sabah, such as those from ESTC Academy, vocational colleges, or other training institutions. Advertisement He said Tekun Nasional remains committed to strengthening the national economy by expanding support to TVET participants. 'As an agency under Kuskop, Tekun Nasional understands the vital role of the TVET community in building a skilled workforce and empowering the nation's entrepreneurial sector, while also upholding one of the core pillars of Malaysia Madani – Wellbeing. 'Therefore, I welcome more TVET participants to seize this opportunity and work together to drive Malaysia towards becoming a high-income nation through skills-based entrepreneurship,' he said. As of this month, a total of 306 TVET participants have benefited from Tekun Nasional's financing, covering various sectors such as motorcycle and car workshops, electrical wiring, welding and metal works, mechanical services and electronics repair workshops. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Tekun Nasional to introduce financing scheme for TVET grads to start businesses
TUARAN: Tekun Nasional, an agency under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), is set to launch a special micro-financing scheme for graduates of technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ewon Benedick said the financing scheme would provide opportunities for TVET graduates from various educational institutions to obtain business capital, particularly those wishing to start small-scale ventures based on their skills. He said an initial budget of RM30 million has been allocated for the programme, and the amount can be increased depending on demand and public response. 'This TVET entrepreneur financing scheme will be launched in conjunction with National TVET Day in Melaka this June. Hopefully, this scheme will open wider opportunities for TVET graduates to obtain capital to start businesses should they choose the entrepreneurship route. 'This is among the ministry's efforts to support the national agenda to develop not only graduates but also careers and entrepreneurship within the TVET field,' he said in a statement after officiating the Closing Ceremony of the Career Skills Course in the Oil and Gas Industry here today. Ewon said the scheme would offer financing to TVET graduates nationwide, including from Sabah, such as those from ESTC Academy, vocational colleges, or other training institutions. He said Tekun Nasional remains committed to strengthening the national economy by expanding support to TVET participants. 'As an agency under KUSKOP, TEKUN Nasional understands the vital role of the TVET community in building a skilled workforce and empowering the nation's entrepreneurial sector, while also upholding one of the core pillars of Malaysia MADANI – Wellbeing. 'Therefore, I welcome more TVET participants to seize this opportunity and work together to drive Malaysia towards becoming a high-income nation through skills-based entrepreneurship,' he said. As of this month, a total of 306 TVET participants have benefited from TEKUN Nasional's financing, covering various sectors such as motorcycle and car workshops, electrical wiring, welding and metalworks, mechanical services, and electronics repair workshops.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Tekun to offer financing scheme for TVET grads to start businesses
TUARAN: Tekun Nasional, an agency under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), is set to launch a special micro-financing scheme for graduates of technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ewon Benedick said the financing scheme would provide opportunities for TVET graduates from various educational institutions to obtain business capital, particularly those wishing to start small-scale ventures based on their skills. He said an initial budget of RM30 million has been allocated for the programme, and the amount can be increased depending on demand and public response. 'This TVET entrepreneur financing scheme will be launched in conjunction with National TVET Day in Melaka this June. Hopefully, this scheme will open wider opportunities for TVET graduates to obtain capital to start businesses should they choose the entrepreneurship route. 'This is among the ministry's efforts to support the national agenda to develop not only graduates but also careers and entrepreneurship within the TVET field,' he said in a statement after officiating the Closing Ceremony of the Career Skills Course in the Oil and Gas Industry here today. Ewon said the scheme would offer financing to TVET graduates nationwide, including from Sabah, such as those from ESTC Academy, vocational colleges, or other training institutions. He said Tekun Nasional remains committed to strengthening the national economy by expanding support to TVET participants. 'As an agency under KUSKOP, TEKUN Nasional understands the vital role of the TVET community in building a skilled workforce and empowering the nation's entrepreneurial sector, while also upholding one of the core pillars of Malaysia MADANI – Wellbeing. 'Therefore, I welcome more TVET participants to seize this opportunity and work together to drive Malaysia towards becoming a high-income nation through skills-based entrepreneurship,' he said. As of this month, a total of 306 TVET participants have benefited from TEKUN Nasional's financing, covering various sectors such as motorcycle and car workshops, electrical wiring, welding and metalworks, mechanical services, and electronics repair workshops.
Borneo Post
19-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Ewon highlights progress of high-impact projects in Penampang since 2023
Ewon officiating the Penampang district-level Kaamatan festival. KOTA KINABALU (May 19): Various high-impact development projects have been and are being implemented in Penampang since 2023, according to Penampang Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Ewon Benedick. Among the key initiatives is the long-delayed flood mitigation project in Donggongon, involving the deepening and expansion of the main drainage ditch, which is now actively underway. 'We are also improving the governance of flood disaster management after the major flood in Penampang last year,' he said. Despite the district's longstanding flood issues, it has only one temporary evacuation centre. 'To address this, we've identified 21 public buildings that can be gazetted as temporary evacuation centres. It's impractical to relocate villagers from areas like Kampung Sugud and Kampung Kolopis to the Penampang Cultural Centre during emergencies,' he added. Ewon made these remarks while officiating the Penampang district-level Kaamatan festival at Buhavan Square, Donggongon, yesterday. Other ongoing projects include the Terian-Buayan road upgrading, construction of the long-delayed Tamu Donggongon, Babagon bridge construction, and the Kampung Togudon land survey under the Pantas programme. 'The land ownership issues in Kampung Togudon, unresolved for decades, have finally been addressed,' he noted. Residents of Mukim Babagon, who relied on a low-level crossing, will soon benefit from a new concrete bridge. Meanwhile, the long-awaited Terian-Buayan road upgrade is also progressing. Ewon added that the Penampang District Council was upgraded to a Municipal Council last year, further signifying administrative progress. As the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) Minister, Ewon has also bolstered local economic infrastructure by opening a KUSKOP office in Penampang. This includes service upgrades at the Bank Rakyat branch, and the establishment of Tekun Nasional, InSKEN Sabah, SME Corp Sabah, an MSME hub, and the TikTok Shop Live Hub Studio. He highlighted several new KUSKOP initiatives benefiting local entrepreneurs, such as the Sabah and Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneur Grant (Beep Plus), Tamu Entrepreneurs Financing Scheme, Tamu Desa Premises Project, Sejati Madani Cooperative Programme and the TUBE grant. 'In just two and a half years, we've seen meaningful development, not just in infrastructure but in economic initiatives too,' he said. Ewon emphasized the need for comprehensive planning to ensure Penampang's inclusion in the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (13MP) 2026–2030. The Penampang Development Master Plan, launched in 2023, serves as a crucial reference for Federal and State governments and relevant ministries. 'I'm grateful to all involved in making Penampang's development a reality. While challenges remain, we remain committed,' he said, adding that he hopes the Kaamatan celebration continues to be a unifying platform for the people of Penampang. Also present at the event were Kapayan assemblywoman Jannie Lasimbang and Penampang Municipal Council president Francis Chong.
