Petaling Jaya: Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa) melalui Koperasi Pembiayaan Syariah Angkasa Berhad (Kopsya Angkasa) dijangka menyediakan pembiayaan RM70 juta kepada ahli Angkasa yang ingin menjalankan perniagaan pada tahun ini.
Source from (Bernama): http://www.hmetro.com.my/articles/Biaya17koperasi/Article
Published: August 02, 2013
Presidennya, Datuk Abdul Fattah Abdullah berkata, jumlah pembiayaan itu adalah jauh lebih tinggi daripada dana pada tahun lalu iaitu RM20 juta membabitkan pembiayaan kepada 17 koperasi seluruh negara.
“Peningkatan peruntukan ini adalah bertujuan memberi lebih peluang kepada ahli koperasi menjana pendapatan melalui pelbagai bidang perniagaan termasuk sektor tenaga boleh diperbaharui,” katanya pada majlis lawatan kerja di Koperasi Buddhisme Malaysia Berhad (Kobud) di sini, semalam.
Hadir sama, Pengerusi Kopsya Angkasa, Datuk Dr Mohamad Ali Baharum; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutifnya, Datuk Syed Mohd Ghazali Wafa Syed Adwam Wafa dan Pengerusi Kobud, Aw Kim Fatt.
Beliau berkata, Kobud adalah koperasi pertama Malaysia yang menjalankan perniagaan berasaskan tenaga solar melalui pembiayaan bernilai RM150,000.
“Projek perintis Kopsya Angkasa ini dilihat berpotensi dalam menjana pendapatan ahli koperasi dan mampu memberikan pulangan pelaburan dalam tempoh jangka panjang.
“Melalui perniagaan ini, Kobud akan menghasilkan tenaga solar untuk dijual kepada Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) dengan kadar RM1.20 per kilowatt di mana sehingga kini mereka berjaya menjana pendapatan purata sebanyak RM600 sebulan,” katanya.
Abdul Fattah berkata, beliau menyeru ahli Angkasa memohon pembiayaan itu bagi menjalankan perniagaan dalam pelbagai sektor termasuk tenaga boleh diperbaharui yang kini turut disenaraikan dalam jenis perniagaan yang dibiayai koperasi terbabit.
“Kopsya Angkasa adalah koperasi pertama Malaysia yang menawarkan pembiayaan bagi perniagaan dalam sektor tenaga boleh diperbaharui,” katanya.
Kopsya adalah entiti Angkasa yang menyediakan perkhidmatan berkaitan kewangan Islam dan pembiayaan kepada ahli-ahli Angkasa yang melakukan pembelian saham dalam koperasi terbabit.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Saturday, August 3, 2013
TPPA Will Increase Malaysia's Bargaining Position
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- A trade official has played down
public concerns over Malaysia's participation in the Trans-Pacific
Partnership Agreement (TPPA) negotiations, saying it is a positive move
that augurs well for the country's trading position in the international
marketplace.
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967760
Published: August 02, 2013
President of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, Tan Sri Yong Poh Kon, said Malaysia's participation in the talks would increase its bargaining power in global trade.
"With the participation of other 11-member countries besides the US, it would increase Malaysia's bargaining power as we are not only bargaining with US but with other countries as well," he told Bernama at the TPPA Open Day today organised by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).
The Malaysian public were generally concerned as to the extent the 21st century trade agreement model of the TPPA could play an effective tool in promoting fair trade and that Malaysia could be pressured to succumb to a bigger political power.
MITI Policy and Strategy Division Director, Isham Ishak, said the TPP will benefit Malaysia as it will provide access for products with free duties and new investment.
While the TPP can open up new markets for Malaysian products through liberalisation and reduced duties in products, there were also concerns raised that Malaysia companies might not be able to compete with the bigger players in the market.
In this respect, the need for capacity building among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) was raised at the Open Day.
Issues pertaining to the more expensive cost of medicines and difficulty in getting generic drugs were also raised.
An entrepreneur, requesting anonymity, said it would be beneficial for entrepreneurs "as it can help enhance my networking and in the process create more quality and competitive SMEs."
He said it could open new market opportunities for his company.
"TPP also encourages healthy competition. And as a consumer it can give me more choices and at more reasonable prices," he said.
-- BERNAMA
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967760
Published: August 02, 2013
President of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, Tan Sri Yong Poh Kon, said Malaysia's participation in the talks would increase its bargaining power in global trade.
"With the participation of other 11-member countries besides the US, it would increase Malaysia's bargaining power as we are not only bargaining with US but with other countries as well," he told Bernama at the TPPA Open Day today organised by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).
The Malaysian public were generally concerned as to the extent the 21st century trade agreement model of the TPPA could play an effective tool in promoting fair trade and that Malaysia could be pressured to succumb to a bigger political power.
MITI Policy and Strategy Division Director, Isham Ishak, said the TPP will benefit Malaysia as it will provide access for products with free duties and new investment.
While the TPP can open up new markets for Malaysian products through liberalisation and reduced duties in products, there were also concerns raised that Malaysia companies might not be able to compete with the bigger players in the market.
In this respect, the need for capacity building among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) was raised at the Open Day.
Issues pertaining to the more expensive cost of medicines and difficulty in getting generic drugs were also raised.
An entrepreneur, requesting anonymity, said it would be beneficial for entrepreneurs "as it can help enhance my networking and in the process create more quality and competitive SMEs."
He said it could open new market opportunities for his company.
"TPP also encourages healthy competition. And as a consumer it can give me more choices and at more reasonable prices," he said.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, August 2, 2013
'Bumiputera rights to remain sacrosanct in TPP'
KUALA LUMPUR: Bumiputera rights will remain sacrosanct in the ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, said one of the Malaysian negotiators to a crowd eager to hear what the government is doing to safeguard Bumiputera special privileges in the corporate sector.
Source from (Business Times): http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/TPPPPA/Article/
Published: August 02, 2013
"The government is aware that the Bumiputera issue is a very sensitive one for the nation and we will ensure that whatever policy is in place, it remains when TPP comes into effect," said Azah Ahmad of the government procurement division of the Finance Ministry.
"All negotiators are consulting with the relevant groups. The TPP is not a one-sided issuance of intructions from the United States. In the dynamics of negotiations, we have room to discuss and negotiate.
"We are protecting Bumiputera rights and we are studying seriously the Bumiputera privileges. In the TPP, what needs to be protected will be protected," she said.
Azah is the negotiator looking into areas of government procurement in the TPP negotiations.
She said Bumiputera privileges are part of the non-covered procurement, explaining that it is not covered by the agreement.
"In the construction market, if there are 1,000 projects and 30 per cent are carved out for Bumiputeras, that is how it will be implemented," Azah said yesterday during the break-out session titled "Bumiputera rights and state-owned enterprises", held in conjunction with the "Trans-Pacific Partnership Open Day" at the International Trade and Industry Ministry.
The event was held to mitigate the loud disapproval voiced by segments of Malaysian society and industry lobbyists against Malaysia entering the TPP.
She also addressed the issue of the Ali Baba syndrome - where foreigners may exploit the Bumiputera privileges in order to profit from easy gains by partnering with unscrupulous parties - saying that this is also an issue that's discussed at TPP negotiations.
On the matter of the lowest tenders bagging contracts under the terms of TPP, which concerned many in attendance, it was also allayed when Azah said there will always be an evaluation process.
"If the lowest tender is the best evaluated, it will get the contract. But if it is the lowest and does not meet the requirements, it won't get the contract," she said.
At times, she looked frustrated that the crowd kept ignoring her remarks about how TPP will actually help introduce higher standards through competition and greater market access to local players.
"There are Bumiputeras who want to branch out and smaller players are given the opportunity to enter level playing fields. The industry can go further than where we are now - go to a higher level," she said when asked what guarantees are there to ensure that Bumiputeras will not be left out of the economic game.
She reminded that changes will not take place overnight should the TPP kick in, transition measures will be in place and these, in turn, could range from five to 10 years.
"We will prepare the country so that it meets and complies with all the requirements. But we must also fulfill our obligations. We need to improve on good governance and competitiveness," she said.
"Indeed, just as the critics have said, the US has a big part in establishing the format of the TPP framework, adding the crucial point to note is the format that is recognised by the other parties in the 12-nation TPP pact," she added.
Source from (Business Times): http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/TPPPPA/Article/
Published: August 02, 2013
"The government is aware that the Bumiputera issue is a very sensitive one for the nation and we will ensure that whatever policy is in place, it remains when TPP comes into effect," said Azah Ahmad of the government procurement division of the Finance Ministry.
"All negotiators are consulting with the relevant groups. The TPP is not a one-sided issuance of intructions from the United States. In the dynamics of negotiations, we have room to discuss and negotiate.
"We are protecting Bumiputera rights and we are studying seriously the Bumiputera privileges. In the TPP, what needs to be protected will be protected," she said.
She said Bumiputera privileges are part of the non-covered procurement, explaining that it is not covered by the agreement.
"In the construction market, if there are 1,000 projects and 30 per cent are carved out for Bumiputeras, that is how it will be implemented," Azah said yesterday during the break-out session titled "Bumiputera rights and state-owned enterprises", held in conjunction with the "Trans-Pacific Partnership Open Day" at the International Trade and Industry Ministry.
The event was held to mitigate the loud disapproval voiced by segments of Malaysian society and industry lobbyists against Malaysia entering the TPP.
She also addressed the issue of the Ali Baba syndrome - where foreigners may exploit the Bumiputera privileges in order to profit from easy gains by partnering with unscrupulous parties - saying that this is also an issue that's discussed at TPP negotiations.
On the matter of the lowest tenders bagging contracts under the terms of TPP, which concerned many in attendance, it was also allayed when Azah said there will always be an evaluation process.
"If the lowest tender is the best evaluated, it will get the contract. But if it is the lowest and does not meet the requirements, it won't get the contract," she said.
At times, she looked frustrated that the crowd kept ignoring her remarks about how TPP will actually help introduce higher standards through competition and greater market access to local players.
"There are Bumiputeras who want to branch out and smaller players are given the opportunity to enter level playing fields. The industry can go further than where we are now - go to a higher level," she said when asked what guarantees are there to ensure that Bumiputeras will not be left out of the economic game.
She reminded that changes will not take place overnight should the TPP kick in, transition measures will be in place and these, in turn, could range from five to 10 years.
"We will prepare the country so that it meets and complies with all the requirements. But we must also fulfill our obligations. We need to improve on good governance and competitiveness," she said.
"Indeed, just as the critics have said, the US has a big part in establishing the format of the TPP framework, adding the crucial point to note is the format that is recognised by the other parties in the 12-nation TPP pact," she added.
Venture Into Sabah O&G Sector, Musa Urges Bumiputeras
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa
Aman has urged Bumiputera business people and entrepreneurs to venture
into the state's oil and gas sector.
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967678
Published: August 02, 2013
He said although there are already Bumiputera businesses in the sector, they have not been successful.
"This is what we should work together for, so that Bumiputeras in the oil and gas industry can advance and succeed," he said when addressing a breaking of fast organised by the Sabah Bumiputera Chamber of Commerce, Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia Sabah chapter and Perdasama here tonight.
Musa, who is also state Finance Minister, expressed hope that more Bumiputera consortiums would grab the opportunities provided by the government in the oil and gas sector.
"I believe you (business people and entrepreneurs) will continue to work hard, don't give up when seeking opportunities in business and industry.
"In business there are always ups and downs, sometimes we are disappointed, but that's one of the bases for us to succeed in our business in future," he said.
Success in business requires physical and mental strength as well as determination, he said, urging them to emulate the Chinese in business.
"If they (the Chinese) can succeed, we can also succeed. What is important is our dedication and commitment to succeed," he said.
Musa also urged the relevant chambers of commerce to hold more workshops and forums that focus on business opportunities for Bumiputeras.
-- BERNAMA
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967678
Published: August 02, 2013
He said although there are already Bumiputera businesses in the sector, they have not been successful.
"This is what we should work together for, so that Bumiputeras in the oil and gas industry can advance and succeed," he said when addressing a breaking of fast organised by the Sabah Bumiputera Chamber of Commerce, Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia Sabah chapter and Perdasama here tonight.
Musa, who is also state Finance Minister, expressed hope that more Bumiputera consortiums would grab the opportunities provided by the government in the oil and gas sector.
"I believe you (business people and entrepreneurs) will continue to work hard, don't give up when seeking opportunities in business and industry.
"In business there are always ups and downs, sometimes we are disappointed, but that's one of the bases for us to succeed in our business in future," he said.
Success in business requires physical and mental strength as well as determination, he said, urging them to emulate the Chinese in business.
"If they (the Chinese) can succeed, we can also succeed. What is important is our dedication and commitment to succeed," he said.
Musa also urged the relevant chambers of commerce to hold more workshops and forums that focus on business opportunities for Bumiputeras.
-- BERNAMA
Bumiputera perlu ceburi industri minyak, gas
KOTA KINABALU 1 Ogos - Kerajaan negeri mahu lebih ramai usahawan bumiputera terutama yang baru berjinak-jinak dalam dunia perniagaan berkecimpung dalam industri minyak dan gas.
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Sabah_&_Sarawak/20130802/wb_03/Bumiputera-perlu-ceburi-industri-minyak-gas
Published: August 02, 2013
MUSA Aman (dua dari kiri) menyampaikan sumbangan dalam Majlis
Berbuka Puasa dan Solat Tarawih anjuran DPBS dan DPMMS serta
Perdasama di Hotel Le Meridien di Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Musa Aman berkata, peniaga bumiputera perlu meneroka potensi perniagaan dalam industri tersebut kerana ia mampu menyumbang kepada pembangunan dan kemajuan negeri.
"Saya yakin dengan pertumbuhan ekonomi pada masa kini, usahawan bumiputera di negeri ini mampu mencapai kejayaan. Memang sebelum ini ada yang menceburi industri minyak dan gas tapi tidak berjaya.
"Tetapi kita harus ingat, kejayaan tidak akan dapat dicapai dengan mudah. Ia memerlukan kegigihan dan iltizam serta pengorbanan tinggi oleh seseorang usahawan itu," katanya.
Beliau berkata demikian dalam majlis berbuka puasa dan solat terawih anjuran bersama Dewan Perniagaan Bumiputera Sabah (DPBS), Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia Sabah (DPMMS) dan Persatuan Pedagang dan Pengusaha Melayu Malaysia (Perdasama) di sini malam tadi.
Yang turut hadir, Yang Dipertua DPBS, Datuk Hasnol Ayub; Yang Dipertua DPMMS, Datuk Awang Buthamam Awang Mahmun dan Yang Dipertua Perdasama, Datuk Ramlee Marhaban.
Dalam majlis itu, Musa turut menyampaikan sumbangan duit raya kepada Rumah Anak Yatim As-Sakinah, Rumah Kanak-Kanak Kota Kinabalu, Pusat Dalam Komuniti Baitulmal dan Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran.
Musa berkata, beliau optimis bahawa lebih ramai lagi usahawan bumiputera berjaya dilahirkan dengan adanya perancangan rapi dan usaha-usaha berterusan menerusi kerjasama dan perkongsian pintar oleh ketiga-tiga dewan perniagaan ini.
"Kita bersyukur kerana nikmat keamanan dan keharmonian, berjaya menjana kepesatan pertumbuhan ekonomi dalam pelbagai sektor.
"Pencapaian ini turut digerakkan oleh para pengusaha dan peniaga bumiputera yang semakin berani menceburkan diri dalam pelbagai sektor dan perniagaan.
"Bagaimanapun, kita tidak harus berhenti dan mudah berpuas hati dengan tahap pencapaian ini. Sebaliknya, program pembangunan ekonomi bumiputera perlu terus digerakkan bagi memastikan taraf ekonomi golongan bumiputera dapat ditingkatkan," ujarnya.
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Sabah_&_Sarawak/20130802/wb_03/Bumiputera-perlu-ceburi-industri-minyak-gas
Published: August 02, 2013
MUSA Aman (dua dari kiri) menyampaikan sumbangan dalam Majlis
Berbuka Puasa dan Solat Tarawih anjuran DPBS dan DPMMS serta
Perdasama di Hotel Le Meridien di Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Musa Aman berkata, peniaga bumiputera perlu meneroka potensi perniagaan dalam industri tersebut kerana ia mampu menyumbang kepada pembangunan dan kemajuan negeri.
"Saya yakin dengan pertumbuhan ekonomi pada masa kini, usahawan bumiputera di negeri ini mampu mencapai kejayaan. Memang sebelum ini ada yang menceburi industri minyak dan gas tapi tidak berjaya.
"Tetapi kita harus ingat, kejayaan tidak akan dapat dicapai dengan mudah. Ia memerlukan kegigihan dan iltizam serta pengorbanan tinggi oleh seseorang usahawan itu," katanya.
Beliau berkata demikian dalam majlis berbuka puasa dan solat terawih anjuran bersama Dewan Perniagaan Bumiputera Sabah (DPBS), Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia Sabah (DPMMS) dan Persatuan Pedagang dan Pengusaha Melayu Malaysia (Perdasama) di sini malam tadi.
Yang turut hadir, Yang Dipertua DPBS, Datuk Hasnol Ayub; Yang Dipertua DPMMS, Datuk Awang Buthamam Awang Mahmun dan Yang Dipertua Perdasama, Datuk Ramlee Marhaban.
Dalam majlis itu, Musa turut menyampaikan sumbangan duit raya kepada Rumah Anak Yatim As-Sakinah, Rumah Kanak-Kanak Kota Kinabalu, Pusat Dalam Komuniti Baitulmal dan Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran.
Musa berkata, beliau optimis bahawa lebih ramai lagi usahawan bumiputera berjaya dilahirkan dengan adanya perancangan rapi dan usaha-usaha berterusan menerusi kerjasama dan perkongsian pintar oleh ketiga-tiga dewan perniagaan ini.
"Kita bersyukur kerana nikmat keamanan dan keharmonian, berjaya menjana kepesatan pertumbuhan ekonomi dalam pelbagai sektor.
"Pencapaian ini turut digerakkan oleh para pengusaha dan peniaga bumiputera yang semakin berani menceburkan diri dalam pelbagai sektor dan perniagaan.
"Bagaimanapun, kita tidak harus berhenti dan mudah berpuas hati dengan tahap pencapaian ini. Sebaliknya, program pembangunan ekonomi bumiputera perlu terus digerakkan bagi memastikan taraf ekonomi golongan bumiputera dapat ditingkatkan," ujarnya.
TPPA Akan Tingkatkan Kuasa Tawar Menawar Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, 1 Ogos (Bernama) -- Seorang pegawai perdagangan berkata
penyertaan Malaysia dalam rundingan Perjanjian Perkongsian Trans-Pasifik
(TPPA) merupakan langkah positif yang membawa petanda baik bagi
kedudukan perdagangan negara dalam pasaran antarabangsa.
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bm/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967779
Published: August 02, 2013
Presiden Persekutuan Pekilang-Pekilang Malaysia, Tan Sri Yong Poh Kon, berkata penyertaan Malaysia dalam rundingan-rundingan itu akan meningkatkan kuasa tawar menawar negara dalam perdagangan global.
"Dengan penyertaan 11 negara anggota lain selain AS, ia akan meningkatkan kuasa (tawar menawar) Malaysia kerana kita bukan hanya tawar menawar dengan AS malah dengan negara-negara lain," katanya kepada Bernama pada Hari Terbuka TPPA anjuran Kementerian Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri (MITI) di ibu negara.
Orang ramai di Malaysia pada umumnya bimbang tentang sejauh mana model perjanjian perdagangan TPPA itu boleh memain peranan berkesan dalam menggalakkan perdagangan adil dan Malaysia mungkin mengalami tekanan dan mengalah kepada kuasa politik yang lebih besar.
Pengarah Bahagian Dasar dan Strategi MITI, Isham Ishak, berkata TPP akan memberi manfaat kepada Malaysia kerana ia akan memberi akses bagi produk bebas cukai dan pelaburan baharu.
Meskipun TPP boleh membuka pasaran-pasaran baharu produk Malaysia melalui liberalisasi dan mengurangkan duti ke atas produk, namun terdapat kebimbangan yang ditimbulkan bahawa syarikat Malaysia mungkin tidak dapat bersaing dengan peserta-peserta yang lebih besar dalam pasaran.
Dalam hubungan ini, soal membina keupayaan dalam kalangan perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS) ditimbulkan pada Hari Terbuka itu.
Isu-isu berhubung kos ubat-ubatan yang lebih tinggi dan kesukaran mendapatkan ubat generik juga ditimbulkan.
Seorang usahawan yang enggan memberikan namanya berkata ia berfaedah bagi usahawan "kerana ia boleh membantu meningkatkan perangkaian saya dan dalam proses itu mewujudkan PKS yang lebih berkualiti dan berdaya saing."
Beliau berkata ia boleh membuka peluang pasaran baharu bagi syarikatnya.
"TPP juga menggalakkan persaingan sihat; dan sebagai pengguna, ia boleh memberikan saya lebih banyak pilihan dan pada harga yang lebih berpatutan," katanya.
--BERNAMA
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bm/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967779
Published: August 02, 2013
Presiden Persekutuan Pekilang-Pekilang Malaysia, Tan Sri Yong Poh Kon, berkata penyertaan Malaysia dalam rundingan-rundingan itu akan meningkatkan kuasa tawar menawar negara dalam perdagangan global.
"Dengan penyertaan 11 negara anggota lain selain AS, ia akan meningkatkan kuasa (tawar menawar) Malaysia kerana kita bukan hanya tawar menawar dengan AS malah dengan negara-negara lain," katanya kepada Bernama pada Hari Terbuka TPPA anjuran Kementerian Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri (MITI) di ibu negara.
Orang ramai di Malaysia pada umumnya bimbang tentang sejauh mana model perjanjian perdagangan TPPA itu boleh memain peranan berkesan dalam menggalakkan perdagangan adil dan Malaysia mungkin mengalami tekanan dan mengalah kepada kuasa politik yang lebih besar.
Pengarah Bahagian Dasar dan Strategi MITI, Isham Ishak, berkata TPP akan memberi manfaat kepada Malaysia kerana ia akan memberi akses bagi produk bebas cukai dan pelaburan baharu.
Meskipun TPP boleh membuka pasaran-pasaran baharu produk Malaysia melalui liberalisasi dan mengurangkan duti ke atas produk, namun terdapat kebimbangan yang ditimbulkan bahawa syarikat Malaysia mungkin tidak dapat bersaing dengan peserta-peserta yang lebih besar dalam pasaran.
Dalam hubungan ini, soal membina keupayaan dalam kalangan perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS) ditimbulkan pada Hari Terbuka itu.
Isu-isu berhubung kos ubat-ubatan yang lebih tinggi dan kesukaran mendapatkan ubat generik juga ditimbulkan.
Seorang usahawan yang enggan memberikan namanya berkata ia berfaedah bagi usahawan "kerana ia boleh membantu meningkatkan perangkaian saya dan dalam proses itu mewujudkan PKS yang lebih berkualiti dan berdaya saing."
Beliau berkata ia boleh membuka peluang pasaran baharu bagi syarikatnya.
"TPP juga menggalakkan persaingan sihat; dan sebagai pengguna, ia boleh memberikan saya lebih banyak pilihan dan pada harga yang lebih berpatutan," katanya.
--BERNAMA
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Bulan Ramadan bulan rezeki buat PKS - Hafsah
KUALA LUMPUR 31 Julai - Pendapatan jualan sepanjang Ramadan memberikan pulangan yang lumayan kepada perniagaan perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS) berbeza dari jualan bulan-bulan biasa.
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Ekonomi/20130801/ek_06/Bulan-Ramadan-bulan-rezeki-buat-PKS---Hafsah
Published: August 01, 2013
Pengunjung memenuhi kawasan gerai jualan bagi persiapan menyambut
Hari Raya Aildilfitri di Bazar Ramadan Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
Dalam bulan ini, Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) merekodkan sebanyak 7,232 peniaga mengambil bahagian di 96 buah bazar di sekitar Kuala Lumpur.
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif SME Corp, Datuk Hafsah Hashim berkata, peluang perniagaan di bulan Ramadan meliputi empat sektor iaitu borong dan runcit, pertanian, pengubahsuaian rumah dan makanan serta minuman.
"Pada bulan Ramadan dan menjelang musim perayaan, pembeli akan membuat persiapan dengan membeli baju, kad, kuih dan biskut raya termasuk membuat pengubahsuaian dan menghias rumah.
"Ini sekali gus meningkatkan aktiviti perniagaan dan menjana hasil jualan yang tinggi kepada industri runcit dan pengubahsuaian rumah," katanya kepada Utusan Malaysia di sini dalam temu bual e-mel.
Hafsah berkata, pengendali makanan dan minuman juga turut menerima manfaat di bulan Ramadan kerana permintaan untuk membeli juadah meningkat sama ada kepada yang beragama Islam dan bukan Islam.
"Pasar tani dan bazar Ramadan juga membuka peluang kepada peniaga dan menjadi pilihan kepada pelanggan dengan harga yang berpatutan," katanya.
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Ekonomi/20130801/ek_06/Bulan-Ramadan-bulan-rezeki-buat-PKS---Hafsah
Published: August 01, 2013
Pengunjung memenuhi kawasan gerai jualan bagi persiapan menyambut
Hari Raya Aildilfitri di Bazar Ramadan Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
Dalam bulan ini, Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) merekodkan sebanyak 7,232 peniaga mengambil bahagian di 96 buah bazar di sekitar Kuala Lumpur.
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif SME Corp, Datuk Hafsah Hashim berkata, peluang perniagaan di bulan Ramadan meliputi empat sektor iaitu borong dan runcit, pertanian, pengubahsuaian rumah dan makanan serta minuman.
"Pada bulan Ramadan dan menjelang musim perayaan, pembeli akan membuat persiapan dengan membeli baju, kad, kuih dan biskut raya termasuk membuat pengubahsuaian dan menghias rumah.
"Ini sekali gus meningkatkan aktiviti perniagaan dan menjana hasil jualan yang tinggi kepada industri runcit dan pengubahsuaian rumah," katanya kepada Utusan Malaysia di sini dalam temu bual e-mel.
Hafsah berkata, pengendali makanan dan minuman juga turut menerima manfaat di bulan Ramadan kerana permintaan untuk membeli juadah meningkat sama ada kepada yang beragama Islam dan bukan Islam.
"Pasar tani dan bazar Ramadan juga membuka peluang kepada peniaga dan menjadi pilihan kepada pelanggan dengan harga yang berpatutan," katanya.
49 Francaisor Malaysia Beroperasi Di 51 Negara - Ahmad Bashah
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 Julai (Bernama) -- Sejumlah 49 francaisor Malaysia
berjaya mengembangkan perniagaan mereka di 51 negara dengan sejumlah
1,494 'outlet' berjaya dibuka secara keseluruhan, Dewan Negara
diberitahu.
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Ekonomi/20130731/ek_15/49-francaisor-Malaysia-operasi-di-51-negara
Published: August 01, 2013
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bm/ge/newsgeneral.php?id=967437
Published: August 01, 2013
Timbalan Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri, Koperasi dan Kepenggunaan Datuk Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah berkata 10 francaisor tempatan dengan outlet terbanyak di luar negara ialah Nelson (675 outlet), Daily Fresh (481), Mary Brown (58), Bangi Kopitiam (29), Secret Recipe (25), England Optical (21), Old Town White Coffee (21), World Of Fengshui (17), Smart Readers (15) dan Royal Selangor Pewter (14).
"Industri francais walaupun baru 19 tahun diwujudkan di dalam negara dilihat mampu mencatatkan kejayaan yang begitu membanggakan," katanya ketika menjawab soalan Senator Ahamat @ Ahamad Yusop.
Mengenai jenama francais asing yang berdaftar dan menjalankan perniagaan mereka di negara ini, Ahmad Bashah berkata sehingga 10 Julai 2013 jumlahnya ialah 128.
"10 syarikat francais asing teratas yang menjalankan perniagaan di Malaysia ialah 7-Eleven, McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, pusat pembelajaran dan asuhan kanak-kanak Kumon, Avon, Yamaha Music, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Tutti Fruity, Subway dan Body Shop," jelasnya.
-- BERNAMA
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Ekonomi/20130731/ek_15/49-francaisor-Malaysia-operasi-di-51-negara
Published: August 01, 2013
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bm/ge/newsgeneral.php?id=967437
Published: August 01, 2013
Timbalan Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri, Koperasi dan Kepenggunaan Datuk Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah berkata 10 francaisor tempatan dengan outlet terbanyak di luar negara ialah Nelson (675 outlet), Daily Fresh (481), Mary Brown (58), Bangi Kopitiam (29), Secret Recipe (25), England Optical (21), Old Town White Coffee (21), World Of Fengshui (17), Smart Readers (15) dan Royal Selangor Pewter (14).
"Industri francais walaupun baru 19 tahun diwujudkan di dalam negara dilihat mampu mencatatkan kejayaan yang begitu membanggakan," katanya ketika menjawab soalan Senator Ahamat @ Ahamad Yusop.
Mengenai jenama francais asing yang berdaftar dan menjalankan perniagaan mereka di negara ini, Ahmad Bashah berkata sehingga 10 Julai 2013 jumlahnya ialah 128.
"10 syarikat francais asing teratas yang menjalankan perniagaan di Malaysia ialah 7-Eleven, McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, pusat pembelajaran dan asuhan kanak-kanak Kumon, Avon, Yamaha Music, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Tutti Fruity, Subway dan Body Shop," jelasnya.
-- BERNAMA
Parliament: 49 Malaysian Franchisers Operating In 51 Countries - Ahmad Bashah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Forty-nine Malaysian franchisers had
succeeded in expanding their businesses to 51 countries with a total of
1,494 'outlets' being opened, the Dewan Negara was told Wednesday.
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/ge/newsgeneral.php?id=967374
Published: August 01, 2013
Source from (The Malaysian Insider): http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/business/article/malaysian-franchisers-expand-business-worldwide-bernama
Published: August 01, 2013
Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Datuk Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah said 10 local franchisers with the most number of outlets abroad were Nelson (675 outlets), Daily Fresh (481), Mary Brown (58), Bangi Kopitiam (29), Secret Recipe (25), England Optical (21), Old Town White Coffee (21), World Of Fengshui (17), Smart Readers (15) and Royal Selangor Pewter (14).
"Although the franchise industry existed in the country only 19 years ago, it is seen to be capable of achieving impressive success," he said when replying to Senator Ahamat @ Ahamad Yusop.
On the foreign franchise brands registered and carrying out business in this country, Ahmad Bashah said that up to July 10, 2013 the number was 128.
"The 10 top foreign franchising companies carrying out business in Malaysia are 7-Eleven, McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Kumon learning centre and kindergarten, Avon, Yamaha Music, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Tutti Fruity, Subway and Body Shop," he said.
-- BERNAMA
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/ge/newsgeneral.php?id=967374
Published: August 01, 2013
Source from (The Malaysian Insider): http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/business/article/malaysian-franchisers-expand-business-worldwide-bernama
Published: August 01, 2013
Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Datuk Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah said 10 local franchisers with the most number of outlets abroad were Nelson (675 outlets), Daily Fresh (481), Mary Brown (58), Bangi Kopitiam (29), Secret Recipe (25), England Optical (21), Old Town White Coffee (21), World Of Fengshui (17), Smart Readers (15) and Royal Selangor Pewter (14).
"Although the franchise industry existed in the country only 19 years ago, it is seen to be capable of achieving impressive success," he said when replying to Senator Ahamat @ Ahamad Yusop.
On the foreign franchise brands registered and carrying out business in this country, Ahmad Bashah said that up to July 10, 2013 the number was 128.
"The 10 top foreign franchising companies carrying out business in Malaysia are 7-Eleven, McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Kumon learning centre and kindergarten, Avon, Yamaha Music, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Tutti Fruity, Subway and Body Shop," he said.
-- BERNAMA
YPU Aims To Boost Entrepreneurial Development
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu Entrepreneur
Development Foundation's (YPU) RM137 million strategic five-year plan
aims to boost entrepreneurial development in the state.
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967422
Published: August 01, 2013
Its chairman, Datuk Sabri Mohd Nor, said under the strategy, YPU will focus on five key areas.
"Of the amount, RM55.5 million will be used to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) gain access to finance and this will involve 2,390 entrepreneurs," he said.
Sabri said this to Bernama after breaking of fast with YPU staff yesterday.
Also present were Terengganu State Exco member in charge of Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, Consumerism and Cooperatives, Roslee Daud and YPU Chief Executive Officer, Azmi Razik.
He said about RM35.58 million will be used to boost market access for about 3,370 entrepreneurs and RM16.05 million will be used to boost the competitiveness of the SMEs.
An allocation of RM2.617 million will be used for projects to help strengthen the community and business entrepreneurship, involving 11,200 entrepreneurs," he said.
Sabri said about RM13.450 million will be used to help the entrepreneurs to gain access to infrastructure, involving 72 premises.
About RM12.7 million will be for administrative and financial needs of the organisations.
He said YPU, which will bring the matter to the state government, hoped that it will consider it in a positive light.
"The five-year plan represents one of the Barisan Nasional's promises," he said.
-- BERNAMA
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967422
Published: August 01, 2013
Its chairman, Datuk Sabri Mohd Nor, said under the strategy, YPU will focus on five key areas.
"Of the amount, RM55.5 million will be used to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) gain access to finance and this will involve 2,390 entrepreneurs," he said.
Sabri said this to Bernama after breaking of fast with YPU staff yesterday.
Also present were Terengganu State Exco member in charge of Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, Consumerism and Cooperatives, Roslee Daud and YPU Chief Executive Officer, Azmi Razik.
He said about RM35.58 million will be used to boost market access for about 3,370 entrepreneurs and RM16.05 million will be used to boost the competitiveness of the SMEs.
An allocation of RM2.617 million will be used for projects to help strengthen the community and business entrepreneurship, involving 11,200 entrepreneurs," he said.
Sabri said about RM13.450 million will be used to help the entrepreneurs to gain access to infrastructure, involving 72 premises.
About RM12.7 million will be for administrative and financial needs of the organisations.
He said YPU, which will bring the matter to the state government, hoped that it will consider it in a positive light.
"The five-year plan represents one of the Barisan Nasional's promises," he said.
-- BERNAMA
YPU rancang pelan strategik lima tahun
KUALA TERENGGANU 31 Julai - Yayasan Pembangunan Usahawan (YPU) negeri Terengganu memperuntukkan dana hampir RM137 juta untuk melaksanakan pelan tindakan strategi lima tahun pembangunan keusahawanan bagi memperkasakan usahawan di negeri ini.
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Ekonomi/20130801/ek_03/YPU-rancang-pelan-strategik-lima-tahun
Published: August 01, 2013
Pengerusi YPU, Datuk Sabri Mohd. Nor berkata, mengikut strategi lima tahun 2013-2017 itu, lima teras diberi tumpuan, termasuk meningkatkan akses kepada dana usahawan perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS), meningkatkan pasaran, menambah jaringan komuniti dan budaya keusahawanan serta menambah akses kepada infrastruktur.
Sejumlah RM55.5 juta diperuntukkan untuk meningkatkan akses usahawan PKS kepada dana, melibatkan 2,390 usahawan, RM35.580 juta untuk meningkatkan pasaran (3,370 usahawan) dan RM16.053 juta pula untuk menambah nilai aktiviti dan daya saing PKS.
Beliau berkata program meningkatkan jaringan komuniti dan budaya keusahawanan pula diperuntukkan RM2.617 juta, melibatkan 11,200 usahawan manakala RM13.450 juta pula bagi menambah akses kepada infrastruktur melibatkan 73 unit premis. - BERNAMA
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Ekonomi/20130801/ek_03/YPU-rancang-pelan-strategik-lima-tahun
Published: August 01, 2013
Pengerusi YPU, Datuk Sabri Mohd. Nor berkata, mengikut strategi lima tahun 2013-2017 itu, lima teras diberi tumpuan, termasuk meningkatkan akses kepada dana usahawan perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS), meningkatkan pasaran, menambah jaringan komuniti dan budaya keusahawanan serta menambah akses kepada infrastruktur.
Sejumlah RM55.5 juta diperuntukkan untuk meningkatkan akses usahawan PKS kepada dana, melibatkan 2,390 usahawan, RM35.580 juta untuk meningkatkan pasaran (3,370 usahawan) dan RM16.053 juta pula untuk menambah nilai aktiviti dan daya saing PKS.
Beliau berkata program meningkatkan jaringan komuniti dan budaya keusahawanan pula diperuntukkan RM2.617 juta, melibatkan 11,200 usahawan manakala RM13.450 juta pula bagi menambah akses kepada infrastruktur melibatkan 73 unit premis. - BERNAMA
Malaysia Excludes Areas Of Interest To Bumi Business Community, SMEs In TPP Talks
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Areas of interests to the Bumiputra
business community and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been
excluded from Malaysia's offers under government procurement in the
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations.
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967499
Published: August 01, 2013
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said while the government procurement market will be opened to a certain extent, for participation from other TPP countries, it will be guided by stakeholders' interests and concerns, including to ensure that there was adequate levels of protection for the SMEs.
"The thresholds decided in our offers (i.e. the value of bids that will be open for bidding by companies from TPP members) will be decided in consultations with our government-linked companies (GLCs)," MITI said in a statement Wednesday.
MITI said safeguarding national interest and national sovereignty will remain the highest priority in guiding Malaysia's negotiation team.
It said although TPP leaders had set a target of October 2013 for substantial conclusion of the negotiations, it was NOT a definitive deadline as the negotiating parties still have a number of sensitive issues which continued to be negotiated.
"It is in Malaysia's best interest that TPPA is concluded in a manner which benefits our people," it said.
In terms of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in TPP negotiations, MITI said, Malaysia was advancing the argument that countries have different economic systems in place with SOEs and GLCs playing important roles.
"In the case of Malaysia, SOEs or GLCs are important tools for the government to achieve social and development goals, and also important catalysts to develop sectors viewed as strategic where there is no commercial presence.
"To do this, some support is required especially where the commercial incentives are lacking," it said.
The ministry said Malaysia was seeking flexibilities in the agreement that will allow the continued participation of such entities in the economy and provide public and social goods and services.
On intellectual property rights, MITI said one of the main concerns revolved around access to affordable medicine and healthcare as well as longer protection term which might delay manufacturing of generic drugs.
"Malaysia remains convinced that a balance can be struck between protecting the right of such pharmaceutical companies and the rights of the general populace to affordable medicines, and Malaysia will strive to achieve that balance in the TPP talks," it said.
MITI is organising the TPP Open Day tomorrow to update the public and the media on issues surrounding TPP, to clear some misconceptions about it and to hear the concerns of the public.
-- BERNAMA
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967499
Published: August 01, 2013
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said while the government procurement market will be opened to a certain extent, for participation from other TPP countries, it will be guided by stakeholders' interests and concerns, including to ensure that there was adequate levels of protection for the SMEs.
"The thresholds decided in our offers (i.e. the value of bids that will be open for bidding by companies from TPP members) will be decided in consultations with our government-linked companies (GLCs)," MITI said in a statement Wednesday.
MITI said safeguarding national interest and national sovereignty will remain the highest priority in guiding Malaysia's negotiation team.
It said although TPP leaders had set a target of October 2013 for substantial conclusion of the negotiations, it was NOT a definitive deadline as the negotiating parties still have a number of sensitive issues which continued to be negotiated.
"It is in Malaysia's best interest that TPPA is concluded in a manner which benefits our people," it said.
In terms of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in TPP negotiations, MITI said, Malaysia was advancing the argument that countries have different economic systems in place with SOEs and GLCs playing important roles.
"In the case of Malaysia, SOEs or GLCs are important tools for the government to achieve social and development goals, and also important catalysts to develop sectors viewed as strategic where there is no commercial presence.
"To do this, some support is required especially where the commercial incentives are lacking," it said.
The ministry said Malaysia was seeking flexibilities in the agreement that will allow the continued participation of such entities in the economy and provide public and social goods and services.
On intellectual property rights, MITI said one of the main concerns revolved around access to affordable medicine and healthcare as well as longer protection term which might delay manufacturing of generic drugs.
"Malaysia remains convinced that a balance can be struck between protecting the right of such pharmaceutical companies and the rights of the general populace to affordable medicines, and Malaysia will strive to achieve that balance in the TPP talks," it said.
MITI is organising the TPP Open Day tomorrow to update the public and the media on issues surrounding TPP, to clear some misconceptions about it and to hear the concerns of the public.
-- BERNAMA
TPPA-Malaysia Kecualikan Bidang Kepentingan Komuniti Perniagaan Bumiputera, PKS
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 Julai (Bernama) -- Bidang berkepentingan kepada
komuniti perniagaan Bumiputera dan Perusahaan Kecil dan Sederhana (PKS)
telah dikeluarkan daripada tawaran Malaysia bagi pemerolehan kerajaan
dalam Rundingan Kerjasama Trans-Pasifik (TPPA).
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Ekonomi/20130801/ek_04/TPPA-Malaysia-utamakan-PKS-dan-bumiputera
Published: August 01, 2013
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bm/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967519
Published: August 01, 2013
Kementerian Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri (Miti) berkata walaupun pasaran pemerolehan kerajaan akan dibuka pada tahap tertentu untuk disertai negara TPP lain, ia akan dilindungi pemegang kepentingan, termasuk bagi memastikan tahap perlindungan yang saksama untuk PKS.
"Had dalam tawaran kami (ia itu nilai bidaan yang dibuka untuk pembidaan syarikat anggota TPP) akan diputuskan dalam perundingan dengan syarikat berkaitan kerajaan (GLC)," kata MITI dalam satu kenyataan hari ini.
MITI berkata kepentingan nasional dan kedaulatan negara akan terus diberikan keutamaan tertinggi dalam memandu pasukan rundingan Malaysia.
Ia berkata walaupun pemimpin TPP sudah menetapkan sasaran Oktober 2013 untuk memuktamadkan rundingan, ia bukanlah tarikh akhir muktamad memandangkan pihak yang terlibat dalam rundingan masih mempunyai banyak isu sensitif yang akan terus dibincangkan.
"TPPA akan dimuktamadkan dengan mengambil kira kepentingan terbaik Malaysia yang memberi manfaat kepada rakyat," katanya.
Dari segi perusahaan milik negara (SOE) dalam rundingan TPP, Miti berkata Malaysia berhujah bahawa negara-negara mempunyai sistem ekonomi yang berbeza, dengan SOE dan GLC memain peranan penting.
"Bagi Malaysia, SOE atau GLC merupakan alat penting untuk kerajaan merealisasikan matlamat pembangunan dan sosial, dan merupakan pemangkin penting dalam memajukan sektor yang dianggap strategik, yang tidak menarik pembabitan komersil.
"Untuk menjayakannya, sokongan diperlukan terutama apabila ketiadaan insentif komersil," katanya.
Kementerian berkata Malaysia mahukan fleksibiliti dalam perjanjian yang membolehkan penyertaan berterusan entiti terbabit dalam ekonomi dan menyediakan perkhidmatan dan barangan awam dan sosial.
Mengenai hak harta intelek, Miti berkata antara kebimbangan utama berkisar kepada akses kepada perubatan dan penjagaan kesihatan yang mampu ditanggung selain perlindungan jangka panjang yang mungkin melewatkan pengeluaran ubat-ubatan generik.
"Malaysia yakin keseimbangan dapat dicapai antara melindungi hak syarikat farmaseutikal dan hak penduduk untuk memperoleh ubat-ubatan mampu milik dan Malaysia akan berusaha untuk mencapai keseimbangan itu dalam rundingan TPP," katanya.
MITI menganjurkan Hari Terbuka TPP esok bagi memberikan maklumat terkini kepada media dan orang ramai mengenai isu-isu membabitkan TPP, bagi menjelaskan tanggapan salah mengenainya serta mendengar pandangan ramai.
-- BERNAMA
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Ekonomi/20130801/ek_04/TPPA-Malaysia-utamakan-PKS-dan-bumiputera
Published: August 01, 2013
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bm/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967519
Published: August 01, 2013
Kementerian Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri (Miti) berkata walaupun pasaran pemerolehan kerajaan akan dibuka pada tahap tertentu untuk disertai negara TPP lain, ia akan dilindungi pemegang kepentingan, termasuk bagi memastikan tahap perlindungan yang saksama untuk PKS.
"Had dalam tawaran kami (ia itu nilai bidaan yang dibuka untuk pembidaan syarikat anggota TPP) akan diputuskan dalam perundingan dengan syarikat berkaitan kerajaan (GLC)," kata MITI dalam satu kenyataan hari ini.
MITI berkata kepentingan nasional dan kedaulatan negara akan terus diberikan keutamaan tertinggi dalam memandu pasukan rundingan Malaysia.
Ia berkata walaupun pemimpin TPP sudah menetapkan sasaran Oktober 2013 untuk memuktamadkan rundingan, ia bukanlah tarikh akhir muktamad memandangkan pihak yang terlibat dalam rundingan masih mempunyai banyak isu sensitif yang akan terus dibincangkan.
"TPPA akan dimuktamadkan dengan mengambil kira kepentingan terbaik Malaysia yang memberi manfaat kepada rakyat," katanya.
Dari segi perusahaan milik negara (SOE) dalam rundingan TPP, Miti berkata Malaysia berhujah bahawa negara-negara mempunyai sistem ekonomi yang berbeza, dengan SOE dan GLC memain peranan penting.
"Bagi Malaysia, SOE atau GLC merupakan alat penting untuk kerajaan merealisasikan matlamat pembangunan dan sosial, dan merupakan pemangkin penting dalam memajukan sektor yang dianggap strategik, yang tidak menarik pembabitan komersil.
"Untuk menjayakannya, sokongan diperlukan terutama apabila ketiadaan insentif komersil," katanya.
Kementerian berkata Malaysia mahukan fleksibiliti dalam perjanjian yang membolehkan penyertaan berterusan entiti terbabit dalam ekonomi dan menyediakan perkhidmatan dan barangan awam dan sosial.
Mengenai hak harta intelek, Miti berkata antara kebimbangan utama berkisar kepada akses kepada perubatan dan penjagaan kesihatan yang mampu ditanggung selain perlindungan jangka panjang yang mungkin melewatkan pengeluaran ubat-ubatan generik.
"Malaysia yakin keseimbangan dapat dicapai antara melindungi hak syarikat farmaseutikal dan hak penduduk untuk memperoleh ubat-ubatan mampu milik dan Malaysia akan berusaha untuk mencapai keseimbangan itu dalam rundingan TPP," katanya.
MITI menganjurkan Hari Terbuka TPP esok bagi memberikan maklumat terkini kepada media dan orang ramai mengenai isu-isu membabitkan TPP, bagi menjelaskan tanggapan salah mengenainya serta mendengar pandangan ramai.
-- BERNAMA
PKS dikeluarkan dari TPPA
Kuala Lumpur: Bidang berkaitan kepentingan komuniti perniagaan Bumiputera dan Perusahaan Kecil dan Sederhana (PKS) telah dikeluarkan daripada tawaran Malaysia bagi pemerolehan kerajaan dalam Rundingan Kerjasama Trans-Pasifik (TPPA).
Source from (Berita Harian): http://www.bharian.com.my/bharian/articles/PKSdikeluarkandariTPPA/Article
Published: August 01, 2013
Pengarah kanan MITI, J Jayasiri (kiri) ketika dialog TPP di Kota Kinabalu, baru-baru ini.
Kementerian Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri (MITI) berkata, walaupun pasaran pemerolehan kerajaan akan dibuka pada tahap tertentu untuk disertai negara TPP lain, ia akan dilindungi pemegang kepentingan, termasuk bagi memastikan tahap perlindungan yang saksama untuk PKS.
Had tawaran
“Had dalam tawaran kami (iaitu nilai bidaan yang dibuka untuk pembidaan syarikat anggota TPP) akan diputuskan dalam perundingan dengan syarikat berkaitan kerajaan (GLC),” kata MITI dalam satu kenyataan, semalam.
MITI berkata, kepentingan nasional dan kedaulatan negara akan terus diberikan keutamaan tertinggi dalam memandu pasukan rundingan Malaysia.
Ia berkata, walaupun pemimpin TPP sudah menetapkan sasaran Oktober 2013 untuk memuktamadkan rundingan, ia bukanlah tarikh akhir muktamad memandangkan pihak yang terbabit dalam rundingan masih mempunyai banyak isu sensitif yang akan terus dibincangkan.
Beri manfaat rakyat
“TPPA akan dimuktamadkan dengan mengambil kira kepentingan terbaik Malaysia yang memberi manfaat kepada rakyat,” katanya.
Dari segi perusahaan milik negara (SOE) dalam rundingan TPP, MITI berkata Malaysia berhujah bahawa negara mempunyai sistem ekonomi yang berbeza, dengan SOE dan GLC memainkan peranan penting.
“Bagi Malaysia, SOE atau GLC adalah alat penting untuk kerajaan merealisasikan matlamat pembangunan dan sosial, dan adalah pemangkin penting dalam memajukan sektor yang dianggap strategik, yang tidak menarik pembabitan komersial.
“Untuk menjayakannya, sokongan diperlukan terutama apabila ketiadaan insentif komersial,” katanya.
Kementerian itu berkata, Malaysia mahukan fleksibiliti dalam perjanjian yang membolehkan penyertaan berterusan entiti terbabit dalam ekonomi dan menyediakan perkhidmatan dan barangan awam dan sosial.
Mengenai hak harta intelek, MITI berkata, antara kebimbangan utama berkisar terhadap akses kepada perubatan dan penjagaan kesihatan yang mampu ditanggung selain perlindungan jangka panjang yang mungkin melewatkan pengeluaran ubat-ubatan generik.
“Malaysia yakin keseimbangan dapat dicapai antara melindungi hak syarikat farmaseutikal dan hak penduduk untuk memperoleh ubat-ubatan mampu milik dan Malaysia akan berusaha untuk mencapai keseimbangan itu dalam rundingan TPP,” katanya.
MITI menganjurkan Hari Terbuka TPP hari ini bagi memberikan maklumat terkini kepada media dan orang ramai mengenai isu membabitkan TPP, selain menjelaskan tanggapan salah mengenainya serta mendengar pandangan ramai.
Source from (Berita Harian): http://www.bharian.com.my/bharian/articles/PKSdikeluarkandariTPPA/Article
Published: August 01, 2013
Pengarah kanan MITI, J Jayasiri (kiri) ketika dialog TPP di Kota Kinabalu, baru-baru ini.
Kementerian Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri (MITI) berkata, walaupun pasaran pemerolehan kerajaan akan dibuka pada tahap tertentu untuk disertai negara TPP lain, ia akan dilindungi pemegang kepentingan, termasuk bagi memastikan tahap perlindungan yang saksama untuk PKS.
“Had dalam tawaran kami (iaitu nilai bidaan yang dibuka untuk pembidaan syarikat anggota TPP) akan diputuskan dalam perundingan dengan syarikat berkaitan kerajaan (GLC),” kata MITI dalam satu kenyataan, semalam.
MITI berkata, kepentingan nasional dan kedaulatan negara akan terus diberikan keutamaan tertinggi dalam memandu pasukan rundingan Malaysia.
Ia berkata, walaupun pemimpin TPP sudah menetapkan sasaran Oktober 2013 untuk memuktamadkan rundingan, ia bukanlah tarikh akhir muktamad memandangkan pihak yang terbabit dalam rundingan masih mempunyai banyak isu sensitif yang akan terus dibincangkan.
Beri manfaat rakyat
“TPPA akan dimuktamadkan dengan mengambil kira kepentingan terbaik Malaysia yang memberi manfaat kepada rakyat,” katanya.
Dari segi perusahaan milik negara (SOE) dalam rundingan TPP, MITI berkata Malaysia berhujah bahawa negara mempunyai sistem ekonomi yang berbeza, dengan SOE dan GLC memainkan peranan penting.
“Bagi Malaysia, SOE atau GLC adalah alat penting untuk kerajaan merealisasikan matlamat pembangunan dan sosial, dan adalah pemangkin penting dalam memajukan sektor yang dianggap strategik, yang tidak menarik pembabitan komersial.
“Untuk menjayakannya, sokongan diperlukan terutama apabila ketiadaan insentif komersial,” katanya.
Kementerian itu berkata, Malaysia mahukan fleksibiliti dalam perjanjian yang membolehkan penyertaan berterusan entiti terbabit dalam ekonomi dan menyediakan perkhidmatan dan barangan awam dan sosial.
Mengenai hak harta intelek, MITI berkata, antara kebimbangan utama berkisar terhadap akses kepada perubatan dan penjagaan kesihatan yang mampu ditanggung selain perlindungan jangka panjang yang mungkin melewatkan pengeluaran ubat-ubatan generik.
“Malaysia yakin keseimbangan dapat dicapai antara melindungi hak syarikat farmaseutikal dan hak penduduk untuk memperoleh ubat-ubatan mampu milik dan Malaysia akan berusaha untuk mencapai keseimbangan itu dalam rundingan TPP,” katanya.
MITI menganjurkan Hari Terbuka TPP hari ini bagi memberikan maklumat terkini kepada media dan orang ramai mengenai isu membabitkan TPP, selain menjelaskan tanggapan salah mengenainya serta mendengar pandangan ramai.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
NHF & 16 Malaysian Manufacturers' Recruitment Fair Woo Over 300 Malaysian Graduates In Taiwan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- New Hoong Fatt Holdings Bhd (NHF) and
16 Malaysian manufacturers who joined hands to offer more than 100 job
positions at the two-day Malaysia Enterprises Recruitment Fair in Taipei
last week, attracted over 300 fresh Malaysian graduates.
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967145
Published: July 31, 2013
The event was organised by the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Taipei (MAYCHAM) and co-hosted by Malaysia Students Association in Taiwan (MSAIT) and TalentCorp.
Vice-Chairman of MAYCHAM and NHF Group Managing Director James K C Lau said many enterprises showed there were a large number of students at the exhibition who met their requirements and many had made interview arrangements for the students.
"One participating exhibitor noted that most students had the impression that Taiwan companies offered higher salaries, which was not true in some cases as there are vacancies in Malaysia which pay higher," he said in a statement today.
In the future, MAYCHAM would organise similar events on an annual basis, preferably in early June to allow more fresh graduates to participate, he said.
This first ever event attracted members of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association, Malaysian Automotive Component Parts Manufacturers, Malaysia Steel And Metal Distributors Association, Malaysia Mould & Die Association, Malaysia Water Association and VISTAGE providing both good employment prospects and competitive salaries.
In support of the recruitment drive in Taiwan, TalentCorp has created a virtual platform enabling graduates who were unable to attend the event to view and apply for all available positions.
From July 25 to Aug 11, 2013, interested applicants can visit http://maychamtw.virtualcareerfair.my to select from a list of available positions.
The NHF is involved in manufacturing of metal and plastic automotive body replacement parts, tools and dies, moulds and dies; and wholesaling, marketing and trading of motor vehicle parts and accessories in the replacement market currently exports to about 50 countries across the board.
-- BERNAMA
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=967145
Published: July 31, 2013
The event was organised by the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Taipei (MAYCHAM) and co-hosted by Malaysia Students Association in Taiwan (MSAIT) and TalentCorp.
Vice-Chairman of MAYCHAM and NHF Group Managing Director James K C Lau said many enterprises showed there were a large number of students at the exhibition who met their requirements and many had made interview arrangements for the students.
"One participating exhibitor noted that most students had the impression that Taiwan companies offered higher salaries, which was not true in some cases as there are vacancies in Malaysia which pay higher," he said in a statement today.
In the future, MAYCHAM would organise similar events on an annual basis, preferably in early June to allow more fresh graduates to participate, he said.
This first ever event attracted members of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association, Malaysian Automotive Component Parts Manufacturers, Malaysia Steel And Metal Distributors Association, Malaysia Mould & Die Association, Malaysia Water Association and VISTAGE providing both good employment prospects and competitive salaries.
In support of the recruitment drive in Taiwan, TalentCorp has created a virtual platform enabling graduates who were unable to attend the event to view and apply for all available positions.
From July 25 to Aug 11, 2013, interested applicants can visit http://maychamtw.virtualcareerfair.my to select from a list of available positions.
The NHF is involved in manufacturing of metal and plastic automotive body replacement parts, tools and dies, moulds and dies; and wholesaling, marketing and trading of motor vehicle parts and accessories in the replacement market currently exports to about 50 countries across the board.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Entrepreneurs Must Have Risk Awareness In Business Dealings, Says Risk Management Speaker
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneurs should have risk
awareness in their business undertakings and deploy right strategies to
deal with risks, says a public speaker on risk management.
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=966702
Published: July 31, 2013
Dr Shamsul Anuar Mohd Halip, Vice-President of International Institute of Risk Management and Crisis Strategies, said risks can be negative or positive in nature depending on its impact to businesses.
"It is negative when its impacts drive to a failure of a business and become positive if you are able to face it and see opportunities and translate it into yields," he told Bernama.
Shamsul Annuar said entrepreneurs, especially in the small and medium enterprise sector, must equip themselves with knowledge and skills in their business venture so that risks can be identified correctly and be able to formulate plans and strategies to face them.
"Besides knowledge and skills, perseverance and luck are other keys to gain success. It helps you to bounce back even if you fail," he said.
Among risks facing SMEs are financial, knowledge and people, he said.
"Business starts with ideas and it will be translated into plans and then financial sourcing and capital comes into the picture when you are moving the ideas.
"Without knowledge and skills and the right people networking the business shall face a lot of problems to put ideas into motion as they might be presented with ideas and opportunities that are not viable for business and require a lot of money beyond their means.
"Entrepreneurs can be trapped with greed when presented with a lot of money and opportunities by people whom they meet and tempt to venture into areas that they do not have knowledge and skills.
"These may post negative risks on their business and investments and this is where they are exposed to financial risks. Without proper knowledge, they may not be able to avoid or mitigate the impacts if they become negative," he said.
Among strategies that can be employed by businesses to manage risks are to transfer risks to another party like insurance, avoiding risks like closing down high-risk businesses, reducing negative effects and accepting some or all of the potential or actual consequences, he added.
-- BERNAMA
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=966702
Published: July 31, 2013
Dr Shamsul Anuar Mohd Halip, Vice-President of International Institute of Risk Management and Crisis Strategies, said risks can be negative or positive in nature depending on its impact to businesses.
"It is negative when its impacts drive to a failure of a business and become positive if you are able to face it and see opportunities and translate it into yields," he told Bernama.
Shamsul Annuar said entrepreneurs, especially in the small and medium enterprise sector, must equip themselves with knowledge and skills in their business venture so that risks can be identified correctly and be able to formulate plans and strategies to face them.
"Besides knowledge and skills, perseverance and luck are other keys to gain success. It helps you to bounce back even if you fail," he said.
Among risks facing SMEs are financial, knowledge and people, he said.
"Business starts with ideas and it will be translated into plans and then financial sourcing and capital comes into the picture when you are moving the ideas.
"Without knowledge and skills and the right people networking the business shall face a lot of problems to put ideas into motion as they might be presented with ideas and opportunities that are not viable for business and require a lot of money beyond their means.
"Entrepreneurs can be trapped with greed when presented with a lot of money and opportunities by people whom they meet and tempt to venture into areas that they do not have knowledge and skills.
"These may post negative risks on their business and investments and this is where they are exposed to financial risks. Without proper knowledge, they may not be able to avoid or mitigate the impacts if they become negative," he said.
Among strategies that can be employed by businesses to manage risks are to transfer risks to another party like insurance, avoiding risks like closing down high-risk businesses, reducing negative effects and accepting some or all of the potential or actual consequences, he added.
-- BERNAMA
Usahawan perlu kenali risiko
KUALA LUMPUR 29 Julai - Usahawan perlu mempunyai kesedaran risiko dalam menjalankan perniagaan mereka dan menggunakan strategi yang betul untuk menanganinya, kata seorang penceramah mengenai pengurusan risiko.
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Ekonomi/20130730/ek_03/Usahawan-perlu-kenali-risiko
Published: July 30, 2013
Naib Presiden Institut Antarabangsa Pengurusan Risiko dan Strategi Krisis, Dr. Shamsul Anuar Mohd. Halip berkata, risiko boleh menjadi positif atau negatif dalam sifatnya bergantung kepada kesan kepada perniagaannya.
"Ia negatif apabila kesannya memacu kepada kegagalan perniagaan dan menjadi positif jika anda mampu untuk menghadapi dan melihat peluang dan menterjemahkan ke dalam hasil," katanya kepada Bernama.
Shamsul Annuar berkata, usahawan, terutama dalam sektor perusahaan kecil dan sederhana, perlu melengkapkan diri dengan pengetahuan dan kemahiran supaya risiko boleh dikenal pasti dengan betul dan dapat merangka pelan dan strategi untuk menghadapinya.
"Selain pengetahuan dan kemahiran, ketabahan dan nasib adalah faktor lain untuk mencapai kejayaan. Ia membantu anda untuk kembali walaupun anda gagal," katanya.
Antara risiko yang dihadapi oleh PKS ialah kewangan, pengetahuan dan orang ramai, katanya.
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Ekonomi/20130730/ek_03/Usahawan-perlu-kenali-risiko
Published: July 30, 2013
Naib Presiden Institut Antarabangsa Pengurusan Risiko dan Strategi Krisis, Dr. Shamsul Anuar Mohd. Halip berkata, risiko boleh menjadi positif atau negatif dalam sifatnya bergantung kepada kesan kepada perniagaannya.
"Ia negatif apabila kesannya memacu kepada kegagalan perniagaan dan menjadi positif jika anda mampu untuk menghadapi dan melihat peluang dan menterjemahkan ke dalam hasil," katanya kepada Bernama.
Shamsul Annuar berkata, usahawan, terutama dalam sektor perusahaan kecil dan sederhana, perlu melengkapkan diri dengan pengetahuan dan kemahiran supaya risiko boleh dikenal pasti dengan betul dan dapat merangka pelan dan strategi untuk menghadapinya.
"Selain pengetahuan dan kemahiran, ketabahan dan nasib adalah faktor lain untuk mencapai kejayaan. Ia membantu anda untuk kembali walaupun anda gagal," katanya.
Antara risiko yang dihadapi oleh PKS ialah kewangan, pengetahuan dan orang ramai, katanya.
FAMA ambil pelbagai pendekatan perluaskan pasaran produk
JASIN 29 Julai - Lembaga Pemasaran Pertanian Persekutuan (FAMA) negeri mengambil pelbagai pendekatan dalam memperkenal serta memperluaskan produk makanan usahawan perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS) yang telah menembusi pasaran nasional dan antarabangsa.
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Selatan/20130730/ws_03/FAMA-ambil-pelbagai-pendekatan-perluaskan-pasaran-produk
Published: July 30, 2013
Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pertanian dan Pembangunan Usahawan negeri, Datuk Hasan Abdul Rahman berkata, kemampuan itu berjaya dibuktikan melalui penglibatan usahawan di bawah bimbingan agensi berkenaan yang dilaksanakan dengan penganjuran karnival, ekspo, pesta dan lain-lain aktiviti promosi.
Katanya, usaha yang diterapkan FAMA terhadap usahawannya mampu menjadi pilihan dalam kalangan pengusaha lain dan sewajarnya menjadi ikon dalam melahirkan lebih ramai usahawan.
"Menerusi program ini, usahawan mendapat pendedahan selain meningkatkan kefahaman mereka berkaitan kehendak pasaran dari segi permintaan dan trend pasaran di samping meningkatkan jaringan perniagaan dan meluaskan pasaran baru sekali gus meningkatkan pendapatan usahawan.
"Jika kita dapat wujudkan rangkaian yang lebih besar terhadap pendekatan yang dilakukan ia dilihat mampu menguasai pasaran dalam dan luar negara yang secara langsung akan memberi pulangan yang baik kepada para usahawan di bawah FAMA," katanya.
Beliau berkata demikian ketika ditemui selepas melancarkan program Penganjuran Pusat Jualan Produk Industri Asas Tani (IAT) makanan sempena Aidilfitri 2013 di AgroBazar K-Shoppe, Hamidah Food Industries, Umbai di sini hari ini.
Yang hadir sama, Pengarah FAMA negeri, Mohd. Nawi Othman dan Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Serkam, Zaidi Attan.
Hasan berkata, di pusat jualan produk IAT itu, pihak FAMA telah menyediakan ruang perniagaan berserta kemudahan yang diperlukan meliputi publisiti serta keperluan asas gerai.
"Usahawan pula menyediakan produk seterusnya menjalankan aktiviti promosi dan jualan terus di lokasi berkenaan seterusnya memberi kemudahan kepada orang ramai mendapatkan bekalan produk makanan serta juadah untuk Hari Raya Aidilfitri," katanya.
Sementara itu, Mohd. Nawi berkata, jualan Bazar K-Shoppe Fama Melaka tahun lalu berjaya mencatat nilai RM4.47 juta melibatkan enam usahawan menjalankan urusniaga pemborongan serta peruncitan produk proses keluaran IAT.
Source from (Utusan Malaysia): http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Selatan/20130730/ws_03/FAMA-ambil-pelbagai-pendekatan-perluaskan-pasaran-produk
Published: July 30, 2013
Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pertanian dan Pembangunan Usahawan negeri, Datuk Hasan Abdul Rahman berkata, kemampuan itu berjaya dibuktikan melalui penglibatan usahawan di bawah bimbingan agensi berkenaan yang dilaksanakan dengan penganjuran karnival, ekspo, pesta dan lain-lain aktiviti promosi.
Katanya, usaha yang diterapkan FAMA terhadap usahawannya mampu menjadi pilihan dalam kalangan pengusaha lain dan sewajarnya menjadi ikon dalam melahirkan lebih ramai usahawan.
"Menerusi program ini, usahawan mendapat pendedahan selain meningkatkan kefahaman mereka berkaitan kehendak pasaran dari segi permintaan dan trend pasaran di samping meningkatkan jaringan perniagaan dan meluaskan pasaran baru sekali gus meningkatkan pendapatan usahawan.
"Jika kita dapat wujudkan rangkaian yang lebih besar terhadap pendekatan yang dilakukan ia dilihat mampu menguasai pasaran dalam dan luar negara yang secara langsung akan memberi pulangan yang baik kepada para usahawan di bawah FAMA," katanya.
Beliau berkata demikian ketika ditemui selepas melancarkan program Penganjuran Pusat Jualan Produk Industri Asas Tani (IAT) makanan sempena Aidilfitri 2013 di AgroBazar K-Shoppe, Hamidah Food Industries, Umbai di sini hari ini.
Yang hadir sama, Pengarah FAMA negeri, Mohd. Nawi Othman dan Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Serkam, Zaidi Attan.
Hasan berkata, di pusat jualan produk IAT itu, pihak FAMA telah menyediakan ruang perniagaan berserta kemudahan yang diperlukan meliputi publisiti serta keperluan asas gerai.
"Usahawan pula menyediakan produk seterusnya menjalankan aktiviti promosi dan jualan terus di lokasi berkenaan seterusnya memberi kemudahan kepada orang ramai mendapatkan bekalan produk makanan serta juadah untuk Hari Raya Aidilfitri," katanya.
Sementara itu, Mohd. Nawi berkata, jualan Bazar K-Shoppe Fama Melaka tahun lalu berjaya mencatat nilai RM4.47 juta melibatkan enam usahawan menjalankan urusniaga pemborongan serta peruncitan produk proses keluaran IAT.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Growing army of strong SMEs
THERE'S a global warfare in business and trade. To win it, we must constantly reinvent ways, innovate and devise strategies in order to grow an army of strong-willed and high-potential SMEs in the country.
Source from (Business Times): http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/afsah/Article/
Published: July 29, 2013
I associate developing a pool of resilient and competitive SMEs like taking charge of an army battalion, just like my brother-in-law Brigadier General Damien commands a brigade of several battalions of combat troops.
Malaysia's SMEs are the "Army of Honour" similar to that of Napo-leon's, who are in many ways capable of revolutionising the country into a powerful empire of growth and prosperity.
In believing so, I find myself unequivocally in support of the G20 leaders for their strong stance and conviction in the potential of SMEs in providing the endogenous growth of the economy and shaping new growth strategies for both developed and developing nations.
Despite the many economic, social and political challenges in achieving
greater harmonisation of the SME definition across regions, the G20
nations see merit in helping SMEs secure the credit they need through
unified segmentation of this critical mass.
Many theorists, economists and development experts may agree with me that a harmonious definition of SMEs globally is more than a daunting task.
Despite this fact, the National SME Development Council (NSDC) had achieved another great milestone in its 14th meeting held recently in Putrajaya.
The council chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak with members from 15 key ministries and agencies, including Sabah and Sarawak, had endorsed the propo-sal for a revision of the defini-tion of SMEs in Malaysia, which automatically aligns it internationally with many countries of the world.
The new definition will take effect on January 1 next year, raising the qualifying threshold for sales turnover and employment of SMEs across all economic sectors.
For the manufacturing sector, SMEs are defined as firms with sales turnover not exceeding RM50 million (currently: less than RM25 million) or employment not exceeding 200 workers (currently: less than 150 workers).
For the services and other sectors, the threshold is also raised - SMEs are defined as firms with sales turnover not exceeding RM20 million (currently: less than RM5 million) or employment not exceeding 75 workers (currently: less than 50 workers).
For Micro Enterprises, which make up almost 80 per cent of the total SMEs, the definition has also been standardised across all sectors. Micro Enterprises are defined as firms with sales turnover of less than RM300,000, or less than five workers.
Even though the redefinition of SMEs may seem like a trivial exercise, it is undeniably a path-breaking development on a national scale, as it reflects our economic realities, development blueprints, national aspirations and growth objectives of the SME community.
It also takes into account the potential for future innovation, job creation, sectors driving growth, price inflation, structural shifts in the economy and changing business trends, among others.
The new definition is an outcome of a comprehensive review, taking both top-down and bottom-up approaches that included technical ana-lysis, global benchmarking and stakeholder engagement.
In order to have better clarity in the new definition, a series of focus group discussions were held with close to 59 stakeholders, including industry associations from all sectors, ministries and agencies, and regulators and financial institutions.
The guiding principles in the review process ensure that the SME re-definition is wide-ranging, clear and simple, and that it includes all sectors of the economy, including agriculture, construction and mining.
The classification is further simplified into only two simple categories - manufacturing, and services and other sectors.
A quick win that will result from this new definition is the fact that more firms, particularly those from the oil and gas category, as well as other types of services sectors, will now be classified as SMEs.
With this, more than 8,000 establishments will now be classified as SMEs, increasing the share of SMEs to total establishments from 97.3 per cent currently to 98.5 per cent.
This will undoubtedly facilitate the country's transformation into a high-income nation envisioned by the SME Masterplan, resulting in higher contribution to GDP, employment and exports.
I, for one, remain steadfast in my belief that the new definition and classification criterion of Malaysian SMEs though may seem to be a small initiative, but it certainly will lead to powerful changes in future policy recommendations on SME development.
To quote the great warrior and strategist, Napoleon Bonaparte:
"To extraordinary circumstances we must apply extraordinary remedies".
Under the stewardship of Najib, l am confident that NSDC will continue to deliberate on maximising the growth potential of SMEs and strategise extraordinary solutions in the interest of both the SME community and the nation!
Datuk Hafsah Hashim is the chief executive officer of Small and Medium Enterprises Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp Malaysia)
Source from (Business Times): http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/afsah/Article/
Published: July 29, 2013
I associate developing a pool of resilient and competitive SMEs like taking charge of an army battalion, just like my brother-in-law Brigadier General Damien commands a brigade of several battalions of combat troops.
Malaysia's SMEs are the "Army of Honour" similar to that of Napo-leon's, who are in many ways capable of revolutionising the country into a powerful empire of growth and prosperity.
In believing so, I find myself unequivocally in support of the G20 leaders for their strong stance and conviction in the potential of SMEs in providing the endogenous growth of the economy and shaping new growth strategies for both developed and developing nations.
Many theorists, economists and development experts may agree with me that a harmonious definition of SMEs globally is more than a daunting task.
Despite this fact, the National SME Development Council (NSDC) had achieved another great milestone in its 14th meeting held recently in Putrajaya.
The council chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak with members from 15 key ministries and agencies, including Sabah and Sarawak, had endorsed the propo-sal for a revision of the defini-tion of SMEs in Malaysia, which automatically aligns it internationally with many countries of the world.
The new definition will take effect on January 1 next year, raising the qualifying threshold for sales turnover and employment of SMEs across all economic sectors.
For the manufacturing sector, SMEs are defined as firms with sales turnover not exceeding RM50 million (currently: less than RM25 million) or employment not exceeding 200 workers (currently: less than 150 workers).
For the services and other sectors, the threshold is also raised - SMEs are defined as firms with sales turnover not exceeding RM20 million (currently: less than RM5 million) or employment not exceeding 75 workers (currently: less than 50 workers).
For Micro Enterprises, which make up almost 80 per cent of the total SMEs, the definition has also been standardised across all sectors. Micro Enterprises are defined as firms with sales turnover of less than RM300,000, or less than five workers.
Even though the redefinition of SMEs may seem like a trivial exercise, it is undeniably a path-breaking development on a national scale, as it reflects our economic realities, development blueprints, national aspirations and growth objectives of the SME community.
It also takes into account the potential for future innovation, job creation, sectors driving growth, price inflation, structural shifts in the economy and changing business trends, among others.
The new definition is an outcome of a comprehensive review, taking both top-down and bottom-up approaches that included technical ana-lysis, global benchmarking and stakeholder engagement.
In order to have better clarity in the new definition, a series of focus group discussions were held with close to 59 stakeholders, including industry associations from all sectors, ministries and agencies, and regulators and financial institutions.
The guiding principles in the review process ensure that the SME re-definition is wide-ranging, clear and simple, and that it includes all sectors of the economy, including agriculture, construction and mining.
The classification is further simplified into only two simple categories - manufacturing, and services and other sectors.
A quick win that will result from this new definition is the fact that more firms, particularly those from the oil and gas category, as well as other types of services sectors, will now be classified as SMEs.
With this, more than 8,000 establishments will now be classified as SMEs, increasing the share of SMEs to total establishments from 97.3 per cent currently to 98.5 per cent.
This will undoubtedly facilitate the country's transformation into a high-income nation envisioned by the SME Masterplan, resulting in higher contribution to GDP, employment and exports.
I, for one, remain steadfast in my belief that the new definition and classification criterion of Malaysian SMEs though may seem to be a small initiative, but it certainly will lead to powerful changes in future policy recommendations on SME development.
To quote the great warrior and strategist, Napoleon Bonaparte:
"To extraordinary circumstances we must apply extraordinary remedies".
Under the stewardship of Najib, l am confident that NSDC will continue to deliberate on maximising the growth potential of SMEs and strategise extraordinary solutions in the interest of both the SME community and the nation!
Datuk Hafsah Hashim is the chief executive officer of Small and Medium Enterprises Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp Malaysia)
Chance for Malaysian entrepreneurs to “HookUp” with foreign counterparts - Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian entrepreneurs will get a
chance to penetrate the global market through a unique satellite
platform, 'HookUp'.
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=966599
Published: July 29, 2013
Source from (The Malaysian Insider): http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/business/article/chance-for-malaysian-entrepreneurs-to-hookup-with-foreign-counterparts
Published: July 29, 2013
The first of its kind event in South-East Asia is expected to connect local entrepreneurs with over 3,000 counterparts from over 50 countries in conjunction with the 4th Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2013 (GES) on Oct 11.
Chief Evangelist of Proficeo, V. Sivapalan, said the event served to provide networking opportunities and encourage cooperation between Malaysian and international companies.
"HookUp is targeted at delegates who want to meet with high-growth, high-potential companies from Malaysia and Asia to initiate regional networking opportunities as well as market access," he said.
He said HookUp, jointly organised with Startup Malaysia, would take place two days prior to the GES on Oct 9.
"HookUp would comprise local as well as Asian entrepreneur participants profiled on FoundersAsia.com and nominated by Asian VCs, Angels, Accelerators or entrepreneur development organisations.
"This ensures that those being linked up through the unique event are quality companies helmed by high-calibre entrepreneurs," he told Bernama.
Sivapalan, who is also the founder of TeAM, said previously GES delegates were only exposed to random meetings with entrepreneurs from a small base of companies.
"This time, via HookUp, there would be more leverage for the GES delegates to start up partnership initiatives.
"Since GES is being held in Malaysia for the first time, it would be beneficial for local entrepreneurs to grab the chance to participate and gain valuable insight and perspectives from the experience," said Sivapalan.
Sivapalan said he will also be participating in the summit as the Director of the Techonopreneurs Association of Malaysia Policy Institute.
The association will have a special slot during the summit with a forum to discuss strategies to enhance the development of Malaysia's entreprenuerial ecosystem, he said.
He said TeAM will encourage universities and professionals to take part in the GES to get them to contribute to the ecosystem.
-- BERNAMA
Source from (Bernama): http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=966599
Published: July 29, 2013
Source from (The Malaysian Insider): http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/business/article/chance-for-malaysian-entrepreneurs-to-hookup-with-foreign-counterparts
Published: July 29, 2013
The first of its kind event in South-East Asia is expected to connect local entrepreneurs with over 3,000 counterparts from over 50 countries in conjunction with the 4th Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2013 (GES) on Oct 11.
Chief Evangelist of Proficeo, V. Sivapalan, said the event served to provide networking opportunities and encourage cooperation between Malaysian and international companies.
"HookUp is targeted at delegates who want to meet with high-growth, high-potential companies from Malaysia and Asia to initiate regional networking opportunities as well as market access," he said.
He said HookUp, jointly organised with Startup Malaysia, would take place two days prior to the GES on Oct 9.
"HookUp would comprise local as well as Asian entrepreneur participants profiled on FoundersAsia.com and nominated by Asian VCs, Angels, Accelerators or entrepreneur development organisations.
"This ensures that those being linked up through the unique event are quality companies helmed by high-calibre entrepreneurs," he told Bernama.
Sivapalan, who is also the founder of TeAM, said previously GES delegates were only exposed to random meetings with entrepreneurs from a small base of companies.
"This time, via HookUp, there would be more leverage for the GES delegates to start up partnership initiatives.
"Since GES is being held in Malaysia for the first time, it would be beneficial for local entrepreneurs to grab the chance to participate and gain valuable insight and perspectives from the experience," said Sivapalan.
Sivapalan said he will also be participating in the summit as the Director of the Techonopreneurs Association of Malaysia Policy Institute.
The association will have a special slot during the summit with a forum to discuss strategies to enhance the development of Malaysia's entreprenuerial ecosystem, he said.
He said TeAM will encourage universities and professionals to take part in the GES to get them to contribute to the ecosystem.
-- BERNAMA
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