PENAMPANG: The official opening of SME Corp Malaysia’s new office and the Sabah Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Hub on Saturday, marks another milestone in the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering local entrepreneurs, particularly in the State.
Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Datuk Ewon Benedick said the opening of the Sabah MSME Hub in Penampang was a historic moment and an initiative inspired by his own vision to provide facilities for the business community and aspiring entrepreneurs in the State.
“This hub will serve as a one-stop centre for MSMEs to receive business advisory services and information on government entrepreneurship programmes,” he said.
He also emphasised that in 2024, a total of 10,035 MSMEs had visited SME Corp. Malaysia’s physical hubs, with 2,607 visits recorded in the first quarter of 2025 alone.
Ewon also announced the continuation of the BEEP Plus Programme this year, following its encouraging reception among MSMEs in Sabah and Sarawak.
“I’m very pleased with the results of this programme, which was created especially for micro-enterprises in East Malaysia. It aligns with the ‘Look East Within the Country’ policy that I introduced,” he said.
He later presented RM841,099.97 in grants to 15 qualified Sabah-based MSMEs under the programme.
