KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- M.Jayaseelan had been working as a goldsmith
at a Chinese company since 1989, and his dream of venturing on his own
had been hindered because of the lack of capital.
Yet all that changed four months ago when he sought a loan from the
National Entrepreneur Group Economic Fund (Tekun Nasional) to purchase
new jewellery making tools and equipment to set off on his own.
"I saw an advertisement of the Special Secretariat for the Empowerment
of Indian Entrepreneurs (SEED). I applied through the Indian
Entrepreneur Development Scheme (SPUMI) and my loan was approved," said
the proud owner of Kamalam Gems and Jewels to Bernama.
Jayaseelan, like the thousands of Indians in the country face an uphill
task in starting or expanding business as the avenues to raise capital
is extremely limited.
This is where Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak stepped in with
funds RM180 million, dedicated to Indian traders and businessmen through
various organisations.
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Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Najib: SMEs must remember govt assistance
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
urged small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) to be dynamic and not
forget the assistance and opportunities provided to them by Barisan
Nasional.
He said the government had provided start-up loans to 250,000 SMEs through the Entrepreneur Group Economic Fund (TEKUN).
"Don't forget the government's help. Everyone gets the assistance, both those who support and don't support us.
It's sad sometimes however, when we put in so much effort but get criticised for it.
"Most importantly, people now realise who has been helping them all this while. If we get the people's mandate, not only will TEKUN be able to generate thousands of entrepreneurs but the nation can achieve developed status as well," he said.
He was speaking at the opening of the 2013 TEKUN Nasional Entrepreneurs Convention and Expo, at the Putra World Trade Centre, here Saturday.
Also present were Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar and TEKUN Nasional managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Rahim Hassan.
Najib advised entrepreneurs to strategise their businesses well in order to expand to the international market.
He said business was similar to politics, in that all promises to customers must be delivered so that trustworthiness is maintained. - Bernama
(Source: The Star Online)
He said the government had provided start-up loans to 250,000 SMEs through the Entrepreneur Group Economic Fund (TEKUN).
"Don't forget the government's help. Everyone gets the assistance, both those who support and don't support us.
It's sad sometimes however, when we put in so much effort but get criticised for it.
"Most importantly, people now realise who has been helping them all this while. If we get the people's mandate, not only will TEKUN be able to generate thousands of entrepreneurs but the nation can achieve developed status as well," he said.
He was speaking at the opening of the 2013 TEKUN Nasional Entrepreneurs Convention and Expo, at the Putra World Trade Centre, here Saturday.
Also present were Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar and TEKUN Nasional managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Rahim Hassan.
Najib advised entrepreneurs to strategise their businesses well in order to expand to the international market.
He said business was similar to politics, in that all promises to customers must be delivered so that trustworthiness is maintained. - Bernama
(Source: The Star Online)
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