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Daily Express
23-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Over 300 entrepreneurs attend Madani seminar
Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 23, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick officiated the event. PENAMPANG: Over 300 Sabah entrepreneurs attended the first Madani Entrepreneurs Seminar: e-Invoice on Tuesday, aimed at boosting awareness of the government's mandatory e-Invoice system. The one-day seminar, organised by the National Entrepreneurship Institute (Insken), took place at the Penampang Cultural Hall here. The programme focused on helping micro and small businesses understand e-Invoicing processes required by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick officiated the event. Insken Board of Trustees Chairman Mustaffa Kamil Ayub said the success of e-Invoicing depends on both awareness and proper understanding among entrepreneurs. 'Without awareness, change is difficult and without knowledge, implementation will be shaky,' he said. He urged entrepreneurs to embrace change, keep learning and stay responsive to current market needs. Insken Chief Executive Officer Viviantie Sarjuni said a total of 900 entrepreneurs are expected to benefit through three seminar series, with the coming sessions in Kuching and the Klang Valley. 'Today's turnout shows that small business owners are eager to adapt and comply with digital systems like e-Invoicing,' she said. The seminar was supported by the Ministry of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Sabah (Mide), the Department of Women's Affairs Sabah Jhewa, the Armed Forces Ex-Servicemen Affairs Corporation (Perhebat), the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) Sabah and other state-level agencies and non-governmental organisations. * 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
23-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
13th Plan to focus on digital tools, e-invoice
Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 23, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Ewon emphasised that future policies under 13MP would also support inclusive business (IB) and social enterprise (SE) models to ensure that development benefits are more evenly distributed. PENAMPANG: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will focus on helping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) transition into the digital economy, including adopting the e-Invoice system. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said digital tools are no longer optional but essential for business resilience. 'We want to see MSMEs adapting to digital tools, including e-Invoice, as part of their business operations under the 13th Malaysia Plan,' he said. He made the remarks during the launch of the Madani Entrepreneurs Seminar: e-Invoice organised by the National Entrepreneurship Institute (Insken) at Penampang Cultural Hall, here, on Tuesday. The seminar is part of a 23-stop nationwide tour targeting 20,000 entrepreneurs, aimed at promoting awareness and adoption of the e-Invoice platform. 'So far, over 11,000 entrepreneurs have taken part in the sessions, showing strong interest and readiness. 'Entrepreneurs want to understand what e-Invois is and how it can be integrated into their daily business and we are responding to that need,' he said. He said Insken and SME Corp are working with the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) to expand outreach and ensure businesses are ready before implementation. Ewon emphasised that future policies under 13MP would also support inclusive business (IB) and social enterprise (SE) models to ensure that development benefits are more evenly distributed. 'Inclusive business and social enterprise models will be given more focus as we strengthen the entrepreneurial landscape under 13MP,' he said. He also assured that Sabah and Sarawak would not be left behind in federal initiatives, citing programmes like Tamu Desa, targeted financing schemes for rural traders and special grants for Bumiputera entrepreneurs in Borneo. 'We want entrepreneurs and cooperatives in Sabah to feel included in national policies, that's why we design initiatives specific to Borneo's needs. 'One-size-fits-all approaches don't work. Local business challenges require local strategies,' he stressed. Speaking to the media after the seminar, Ewon welcomed the appointment of Insken's new CEO from Sabah, calling it a reflection of confidence in East Malaysians to lead national agencies. 'I want to see our Sabahan CEO prove that East Malaysians can also lead federal agencies with excellence. 'It's not where you're from, it's your commitment, vision and capacity to serve the country,' he said. Also present were Insken Board of Trustees Chairman Mustaffa Kamil Ayub, Insken Chief Executive Officer Viviantie Sarjuni, board members and agency heads under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives. * 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
22-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
13MP to drive MSMEs into digital economy
Published on: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 22, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Ewon during Madani Entrepreneurs Seminar in Penampang on Tuesday PENAMPANG: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will prioritise helping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) adopt digital tools like the e-Invoice system, said Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. Speaking at the Madani Entrepreneurs Seminar in Penampang, Ewon stressed that digitalisation is essential for business resilience. The seminar, part of a 23-stop nationwide tour, has already engaged over 11,000 entrepreneurs. Ewon said agencies like Insken and SME Corp are working with LHDN to prepare businesses for the e-Invoice rollout. He added that 13MP will also support inclusive business and social enterprise models for more equitable growth. Sabah and Sarawak, he assured, won't be left out, citing rural-focused programmes and grants for Borneo entrepreneurs. He also welcomed the appointment of Insken's new CEO, Viviantie Sarjuni of Sabah, as a sign of growing East Malaysian leadership in federal agencies. * 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
