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SPUT Disburses RM7.5 Mln To 1,809 Micro-Entrepreneurs In Sabah
PENAMPANG, June 22 (Bernama) -- A total of RM7.5 million has been channelled to 1,809 micro-entrepreneurs, mainly hawkers and small traders operating in markets and Tamu, across Sabah under the Tamu Entrepreneur Financing Scheme (SPUT) since its launch in 2023.
Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said the scheme reflects the commitment of The National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (TEKUN Nasional) to empower the people's economy through micro-financing support, particularly for rural communities and small business owners in need of capital to grow.
He was speaking at the opening of the Tekun MADANI Mini Carnival at Tamu Desa Inobong here today.
