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The Usahawan MADANI Mega 2026 entrepreneurship seminar drew 6,877 participants across physical and online formats, setting a Malaysia Book of Records milestone for student attendance at such events.
The government has disbursed SejaTi MADANI X Youth grants to 1,500 youth organisations nationwide, with RM250 million allocated to foster entrepreneurial ventures in agriculture, tourism and related sectors.
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives has distributed nearly RM40 million in financing, grants and aid to Johor entrepreneurs, companies and cooperatives during the 2026 Empowering Malaysian Businesses Carnival.
Facing industry changes and mounting expenses, Malaysian journalists are launching entrepreneurial ventures alongside their newsroom roles. Two media professionals share how they've built thriving side businesses while maintaining their primary careers.
The Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit has unveiled six initiatives worth RM65.5 million aimed at empowering Indian entrepreneurs and communities through financing, skills training, education and healthcare support.
More than 50,000 members of Malaysia's Indian community will gain access to six new programmes under MITRA, with a combined budget of RM65.5 million focusing on education, entrepreneurship, healthcare and social support.
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives is deploying four financing agencies to engage MSMEs directly through ground outreach, advisory services, and on-the-spot loan applications, aligning with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive.
Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz has stressed that supporting women's advancement represents a crucial investment in society's future, highlighting their multifaceted contributions as caregivers, entrepreneurs and change-makers within families and communities.
Agrobank and the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority have unveiled a micro-financing initiative targeting 1,000 agri-entrepreneurs. The scheme provides funding up to RM100,000 per applicant with competitive rates and complimentary business training.
The National Entrepreneurship Institute has invested RM5 million since 2022 to strengthen Malaysia's social enterprise sector, aligning with the MADANI Government's vision for inclusive economic growth. Over 3,875 participants have benefited from INSKEN's programmes.
Melaka's Science and Technology committee chairman has urged Bumiputera entrepreneurs to adopt bolder strategies, prioritize innovation and digital transformation, and shift from sustaining businesses to building growth-oriented enterprises.