KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The Selangor State Development Corporation’s (PKNS) first edition of Selangor Entrepreneur Expo (Selbiz 2022) on September 3 and 4 has garnered a turnout of 149 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors.
In a statement today, PKNS said entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry took up the majority of the exhibitors’ slots with 48 per cent followed by entrepreneurs in the retail industry with 28 per cent and the remaining 24 per cent from the service industry.
“It’s very encouraging to see the entrepreneurial spirit and passion showcased by the entrepreneurs at Selbiz 2022.
“It’s one of our commitments to provide a platform of comprehensive resources for these entrepreneurs to thrive in their business,” PKNS deputy chief executive officer (Corporate and Entrepreneurship) Suhaimi Kasdon said.
It said Selbiz 2022 is an extension of the PKNS’ entrepreneurial programmes such as the Pioneer Entrepreneur Programme, Tunas Niaga Programme (PROTUNe), Student Entrepreneur Programme (PUM) and Graduate Entrepreneur Programme (GROW).
Intending to nurture and develop the entrepreneurial spirit from a young age, it said the Pioneer Entrepreneur Programme, PROTUNe and GROW targeted secondary school students, university students as well as graduates to boost economic competitiveness in Selangor in the long term.
“In line with its commitment to promote the state’s socio-economic growth, PKNS has been and continues to nurture entrepreneurs through various programmes over the last 27 years.
To date, PKNS has nurtured over 41,000 business owners through its programmes.
— Bernama
