INSKEN ALLOCATES RM8.9 MLN TO STRENGTHEN DIGITALISATION OF ENTREPRENEURS - MOHAMAD

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The National Institute of Entrepreneurship (INSKEN) has allocated RM8.9 million for the implementation of the INSKEN Individual Training and Guidance (Bangkit) Programme to strengthen the digitalisation of entrepreneurs.

Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Datuk Mohamad Alamin said the programme, based on the mentor-mentee concept, aims to enhance digital literacy and expedite business transformation among entrepreneurs, especially in e-commerce.

"We will provide them with a series of courses, seminars and workshops to enhance digital literacy. The programme's effectiveness has been proven when the entrepreneurs’ sales revenue soared after being exposed to digitalisation through this e-commerce programme,” he said during the question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today.

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He was replying to a supplementary question from Rodiyah Sapiee (GPS-Batang Sadong) on INSKEN's role in improving entrepreneurs’ development, particularly in the aspect of digitalisation and expansion of the Biaya Ramadan dan Perniagaan Rakyat (BARAKAT) scheme.

Commenting on the scheme, Mohamad said that as of Sunday (Feb 22), a total of 2,204 entrepreneur applications nationwide had been approved, involving financing of RM29.9 million.

In addition, Mohamad said about 500 more applications, involving financing of nearly RM5 million, are being processed and expected to be approved soon.

Replying to a supplementary question from Datuk Muslimin Yahaya (PN-Sungai Besar) regarding assurances on Bumiputera economic control, Mohamad said their involvement in the entrepreneurship sector, particularly the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), would continue to be strengthened through various digitalisation programmes, including the MyMail platform that has generated almost RM30 million in sales revenue thus far.

He added that through the implementation of development plans, including the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), the ministry would continue to ensure the rights and interests of Bumiputera entrepreneurs remain guaranteed.

Regarding Muslimin's original question on empowering Bumiputera entrepreneurs and MSMEs in terms of innovation and digitalisation, he said they will continue to drive these efforts through an integrated approach, in tandem with the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) and PuTERA35.

-- BERNAMA