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New Straits Times
01-08-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Selangor's PLATS programme records RM10mil in sales
KLANG: The Platform Selangor (PLATS) initiative, a digital entrepreneurship ecosystem spearheaded by the Selangor government, has recorded cumulative sales exceeding RM10 million. Ahmad Azri Zainal Nor, Head of the Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI) Foundation, said the figure reflects the success of various initiatives under the programme. "Based on our data, the Agrobank PLATS Ramadan Bazaar alone generated around RM8 million in sales," he told a press conference yesterday. "Additionally, data from the point-of-sale device system provided to our entrepreneurs shows nearly RM3 million in transactions." To date, 88,000 entrepreneurs have joined PLATS, edging closer to the target of 100,000 set by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. The programme primarily supports micro-entrepreneurs, including hawkers and small retailers, particularly in the food and beverage and service sectors. Ahmad Azri added that the foundation is collaborating with the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) to help entrepreneurs expand into international markets. "We'll be heading to Shanghai this November to explore opportunities for marketing our products there, as well as in the Middle East," he said. - BERNAMA
Barnama
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
MBI Foundation Rewards High Achievers In Sports, Education, Empowerment
SHAH ALAM, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI) Foundation today donated RM78,000 to reward 14 high achievers in the fields of sports, education and empowerment. Foundation chief Ahmad Azri Zainal Nor said the donation proved its commitment to helping and encouraging the younger generation to continue to excel and bring glory to the state. "In the context of sports development, the name MBI is no stranger to those who need financial support because the state government has never missed giving encouragement and assistance to those who have the potential to succeed.
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
127 Kota Anggerik haj pilgrims receive RM1,000 muassasah incentive
SHAH ALAM: A total of 127 individuals from the Kota Anggerik state constituency who performed the recent haj pilgrimage received RM1,000 each through the 1446H/2025 haj muassasah incentive. The initiative, open for applications from April 22 to July 25, is part of the Selangor government's efforts to support first-time pilgrims. Selangor Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi, also the Kota Anggerik assemblyman, said the increased incentive from RM500 to RM1,000 aims to alleviate financial pressures. 'All recipients were carefully screened after submitting applications at our office since April,' he said during the incentive presentation at Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque. The Selangor government, via Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI Selangor), allocated RM6 million for this year's muassasah incentive. Additionally, Mohd Najwan announced RM60,000 in community aid for 10 recipients, including NGOs and residents' associations, to support local welfare programmes. Recipient Abu Hassan Darusman, 61, expressed gratitude for the assistance, which will help cover his family's education and living expenses. 'My son submitted our applications after a WhatsApp notification, and all six eligible members received RM1,000 each,' he said. - Bernama
The Sun
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Halal International Selangor drives global market access, innovation and inclusive growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Halal International Selangor (HIS), a state-linked company under Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated, is helping to shape the next frontier of halal, not merely as a standard but as an engine for market access, innovation and inclusive growth. HIS general manager Muhammad Syaril Showkat Ali said the company aims to blend policy alignment with commercial agility, translating Malaysia's national halal agenda into tangible outcomes for businesses, investors, and consumers across borders. HIS was among Malaysia's most active participants in the business matching programme at Expo 2025 Osaka. 'The engagements revealed a shift in global interest, from certification in isolation to integrated halal support encompassing compliance, logistics, and strategic positioning. 'Stakeholders from Japan, Korea and the Middle East expressed clear demand for a partner capable of bridging technical rigour with real-time responsiveness. HIS offered exactly that,' he said in a statement yesterday. Muhammad Syaril said HIS guides SMEs and exporters through the complex landscape of regional halal requirements, helping them secure international accreditation and supporting their growth through tailored programmes that combine technical training, market insight, and trade facilitation. 'This role is especially crucial in Selangor, which boasts a diverse manufacturing base, a high concentration of halal-certified producers, and close proximity to major logistics and transport corridors. 'HIS builds on this foundation by fostering partnerships that extend from industrial parks to international buyers, reinforcing Selangor's position as a gateway for halal trade in Asean and beyond,' he said. At Expo 2025 Osaka, the company's engagements went beyond promotional efforts. Conversations with Japanese logistics providers, food-tech ventures, and halal certification bodies were strategically focused, exploring cross-border collaboration, traceability frameworks, and the integration of halal standards into environmental, social and governance-linked trade initiatives. 'This reflects a deeper recognition that halal is no longer viewed purely as a religious or cultural attribute, but as a globally relevant assurance of quality, sustainability and ethical compliance,' said Muhammad Syaril. He noted that HIS is piloting blockchain-enabled traceability systems, exploring digital pathways for halal certification and working with Islamic finance partners to improve SME access to syariah-compliant funding. 'Equally important is the human dimension. HIS supports women-led SMEs entering food innovation sectors and mentors youth entrepreneurs through the complexities of halal compliance. Its approach is inclusive and forward-looking, recognising that halal is as much about community upliftment as it is about economic performance,' he noted. Muhammad Syaril shared that the global halal economy is accelerating past US$3 trillion (RM12.7 trillion), and in today's competitive and interconnected markets, certification alone is no longer enough. As Malaysia chairs Asean in 2025, the opportunity to deepen regional halal integration is within reach. HIS's work directly supports this vision, aligning Selangor's local capabilities with national ambitions and Asean-wide aspirations, he said. 'Whether through technical exchanges, digital partnerships, or trade dialogues, HIS is helping to position Malaysia as a centre of excellence for halal policy, practice, and innovation. It plays a defining role in shaping a halal ecosystem that is responsive, resilient, and globally aligned. 'Through every partnership it builds and every enterprise it supports, HIS advances a vision of halal that is not static but strategic, a framework for growth, values, and shared prosperity in the future economy,' he added. – Bernama
