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2U2I prepares graduates for employment

KUALA LUMPUR: Implementation of the learning concept that combines two elements, namely a two-year study programme at the university and two-year industrial training (2U2I), will prepare graduates for the employment market, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister (Medac) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. He said the concept, pioneered by agencies under the ministry […]

Become entrepreneurs

BETONG: Graduates are urged to consider entrepreneurship as one of the alternatives to employment. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said his ministry provides various incentives towards assisting entrepreneurs nationwide. “Among these is a pilot programme in collaboration with the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) Technopreneurship Programme for university graduates,” […]

264k Sarawakians members of 1,077 co-ops statewide

SIBU: Sarawak has 1,077 cooperatives with a membership of 264,155 people as at December 31 last year.  Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the total number of shares and fees accumulated stood at RM196.41 million, while assets amounted to RM617.04 million and a business turnover of RM274.43 million. He […]

Unlocking business efficiency for economic competitiveness

KUCHING: For Malaysia to maintain its prized standing as the most competitive economy in Asean after Singapore, it needs to unlock more business and investment opportunities in the country. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperative Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said this can be done by growing the number of partnerships between the government, entrepreneurs […]

Boost for cooperatives with proposed amendments

KUALA LUMPUR: The establishment of a cooperative will only require a minimum of 20 members compared with the existing 50 following the proposed amendments to the Cooperative Societies Act 1993. Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said that the proposed amendments, apart from making it easier for the public […]

Tekun Nasional Sarawak has new manager

KUCHING: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives have announced the appointment of Khusiri Salleh as the new manager of Tekun National for Sarawak. Its minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said Khusiri has extensive experience and is able to bring Tekun Nasional Sarawak to greater heights. “He has vast experience in management-related fields […]

Sept announcement on Petronas issues not one-third representation

KUCHING: The chief minister will announce the updates of the Petronas issues relating to oil and gas and State Sales Tax and not the one-third Parliamentary seat representation in September. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar clarified that he was not referring to the one-third Parliament representation as reported. […]

First success of PN government

KUCHING: It is hoped that the newly elected Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun and his deputy Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said will be able to carry their duty with full trust, dedication and effectively. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar also took the opportunity to congratulate […]

Aid for Tanjung Datu constituents

KUCHING: Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar presented various forms of assistance including the minor rural project (MRP) grants to recipients in the Tanjung Datu constituency recently. The presentation ceremony was held at Dewan Mahligai Gading, Lundu last Saturday (July 4). Also present were Tanjung Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu, Lundu District […]

Cooperatives’ impact on economic climate

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian cooperative movement with a membership of 6.09 million members and 14,625 cooperatives is capable of making changes to the economic climate of the country, said Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. In a statement today, he said the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) […]