State Government supports entrepreneurship growth

26 October 2024

KOTA KINABALU: The State Government is dedicated to fostering the growth of entrepreneurship in Sabah.

"Our state is full of potential, and we are eager to collaborate with like-minded organisations such as the Malaysia Entrepreneurs' Development Association (PUMM) to further develop a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive economy," the Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said.

He said this in his speech at the Malaysia Role Model Enterprise Awards 2024 and PUMM installation and gala dinner at SICC last night.

The Chief Minister's speech was delivered by the Minister of Industrial Development and

Entrepreneurship, Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe.

"I believe entrepreneurship is more than just building businesses, it is about creating

opportunities, uplifting communities, and driving sustainable economic growth," he said.

The award gala dinner's theme, "Role Model Recognition", is of great significance as it

highlights the importance of exemplary leadership and the power of setting a positive

example for the next generation of entrepreneurs, he said.

"As we look to the future, I am confident that your Association will continue to play a

pivotal role in shaping Malaysia's entrepreneurial landscape. The challenges of the 21st

century, from technological advancements to global competition, present both

opportunities and obstacles."

"However, with the leadership of PUMM and the entrepreneurial spirit of its members, I

have no doubt that we will rise to these challenges and seize the opportunities before us," he said.