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Daily Express
15 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah tops Malaysia in Q1 manufacturing investment with RM7.3 billion
Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Phoong receives a memento from SME Sabah president Deledda Than KOTA KINABALU: Sabah recorded RM7.3 billion in manufacturing investments in the first quarter of this year, making it Malaysia's top destination for the sector. Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe said local SMEs must not rely solely on foreign capital and should industrialise to remain competitive. Advertisement Phoong announced RM15 million in state funding to help SMEs automate, upgrade machinery, and expand while noting Sabah's exports rose 11 per cent up to May. He also highlighted Sabah's ongoing industrial push, including a 100MW Battery Energy Storage System in Lahad Datu and AirAsia's new KK–Taipei–Fukuoka route. Phoong cautioned against implementing overlapping federal policies and stressed that economic reforms must not burden SMEs as Sabah's unemployment rate improved to 6.7 per cent. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
11-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Hundreds expected at SME Sabah conference this year
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Dr Deledda (centre), Sunny (fifth, left) with the members of SME Sabah. Kota Kinabalu: The SME Sabah 2025 Conference, set to take place on June 20 here, is expected to attract over 400 participants from across Malaysia, including small and medium enterprise (SME) owners, industry leaders and professionals. Carrying the theme 'Mastering Sustainability & Empowering the Change,' the one-day event aims to deliver practical insights and actionable strategies that will help strengthen SME resilience, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability. Advertisement President of SME Sabah Dr Deledda Tan, said the conference was curated to address timely challenges and provide a knowledge-sharing platform for entrepreneurs to navigate their business growth journey. 'We understand the struggles of staying relevant and competitive. With this year's theme and topics are aligned with current issues faced by businesses, especially SMEs. 'Our aim is to inspire and empower participants with fresh perspectives, tools and strategies to grow their business and, at the same time, contribute to the overall economic development of the State,' she said during the media preview for the conference, here on Tuesday. She also emphasised that the conference reflects SME Sabah's mission to create a resilient and forward-looking business ecosystem. 'We want SMEs to walk away feeling recharged, with new connections and actionable knowledge,' Dr Deledda said. Organising Chairman Sunny Chai said the event will feature experts covering key topics such as ESG, occupational safety and health, talent development and retention, as well as business transformation. 'Through this conference, we hope to bring in best practices and insights that can be applied directly to participants' businesses. 'The sessions are designed not just to educate, but to motivate entrepreneurs and business owners to take the next step in their transformation journe,' he said. He also said the event will promote active engagement between entrepreneurs, government and private sector stakeholders. 'This is more than a conference. It is a collaborative platform to exchange ideas and co-create meaningful solutions,' he said. The Guest of Honour will be State Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe. Registration for the SME Sabah 2025 Conference is now open. The participation fee is RM588 per person (normal price) or RM688 per person (claimable under HRD Corp). He said the programme is also eligible for 6.5 CPD hours under the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sabah branch The day-long programme includes speaker sessions from 8am to 4.30pm, followed by a networking dinner from 7pm to 11pm. For registration or enquiries, interested participants may contact SME Sabah at 019-969 0072. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
10-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
SME Sabah 2025 conference to empower over 400 entrepreneurs
Published on: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 10, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Dr Deledda (center), Sunny (fifth, left) with the members of SME Sabah. KOTA KINABALU: Over 400 participants are expected at the SME Sabah 2025 Conference on June 20, themed 'Mastering Sustainability & Empowering the Change" on June 20. Advertisement The event aims to equip SMEs with practical strategies for resilience, growth, and sustainability. SME Sabah President Dr Deledda Tan said the one-day event will address key business challenges through knowledge-sharing sessions. Topics include ESG, occupational safety, talent retention, and business transformation, led by industry experts. Organising Chairman Sunny Chai highlighted the conference as a collaborative platform to foster innovation and stronger public-private partnerships. The event includes speaker sessions and a networking dinner. Registration is now open, with fees starting at RM588. For registration or enquiries, interested participants may contact SME Sabah at 019-969 0072. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
29-05-2025
- Business
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SME Sabah, IEM emphasise cross-sector partnerships
Published on: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 29, 2025 Text Size: IEM Sabah vice chairman Ir. Ts. Tan KJ, JP (fourth left) presenting a memento to SME Sabah president Dr Deledda Tan. Kota Kinabalu: The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Sabah (SME Sabah) and the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sabah Branch reinforced their collaboration on Wednesday with a shared focus on enhancing innovation and technical expertise across Sabah's business and engineering sectors. This was expressed during SME Sabah's courtesy visit to IEM Sabah Branch at its office in Damai Point, a meeting that emphasised the important role of cross-sector partnerships in driving sustainable development. Attendees included senior leaders from SME Sabah led by its President Dr Deledda Tan, IEM Sabah led by Vice Chairman I Tan Kok Jyh and ACEM Sabah led by Chairman Benny Song Perng Yeu, signalling a united push toward innovation-driven progress. A key outcome was IEM Sabah's official endorsement of SME Sabah's upcoming SME Conference, along with the approval of 6.5 Continuing Professional Development points for engineers in attendance, a testament to the event's value in professional upskilling. The session concluded on a positive note, with both parties expressing optimism for long-term engagement to boost the development of local industries through strategic collaboration between SMEs and the engineering sector. The SME Conference, a flagship event of SME Sabah, is expected to bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss growth strategies, innovation, and sustainability. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
28-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
SME Sabah, IEM Sabah strengthen ties to boost innovation and technical collaboration
IEM Sabah vice chairman Ir. Ts. Tan KJ, JP (fourth left) presenting a memento to SME Sabah president Dr Deledda Tan. KOTA KINABALU (May 28): The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Sabah (SME Sabah) paid a courtesy visit to the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sabah Branch at its office in Damai Point, Kota Kinabalu, to foster closer collaboration between the SME and engineering communities in Sabah. The meeting, held at 10:30am on Wednesday, featured a formal introduction to SME Sabah, a briefing on the upcoming SME Sabah Conference, and an engaging discussion on potential areas for collaboration, especially in innovation, technical capacity building and industry engagement. Notably, IEM Sabah has officially acknowledged and endorsed the conference, further underlining its commitment to cross-sector partnership and professional development. In support of this initiative, IEM Sabah has approved 6.5 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points for engineers who attend the upcoming conference, offering a valuable opportunity for professional enrichment. Present at the meeting from IEM Sabah were Ir. Ts. Tan Kok Jyh, JP – Vice Chairman I; Ir. Paul Yap Kok Wai – Vice Chairman II; Ir. Wong Chen Jack – Honorary Treasurer; Ir. Andrew Amaladoss – Co-opted Member; Ag. Khairul Akmal bin Kamaludin – IPC Representative, YES From ACEM Sabah: Ir. Benny Song Perng Yeu – Chairman and Ir. Wah Kheng How – Deputy Chairman. SME Sabah: Dr Deledda Tan – President; Ir. Chia Khuin Fung – Vice President; Fenny Yapp – Project Secretary; Caleb Tseu – Working Committee Member. The session concluded on a positive note, with both parties expressing optimism for long-term engagement to boost the development of local industries through strategic collaboration between SMEs and the engineering sector. The SME Sabah Conference, a flagship event of SME Sabah, is expected to bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss growth strategies, innovation, and sustainability.
