Department of Electrical Services awards contracts to Brunei youth-led companies


Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Energy Pengiran Jamra Weira Pengiran Petra witnesses the exchange of contract between Acting DES Director Muhammad Amir Sharifuddin Ali (left) and Barokah Toiyibah Enterprise owner and director Mohammad Wadood Seruji. - BB

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): As part of the training provided by i-Usahawan programme, Barokah Toiyibah Enterprise and Izouco Moto Services have attended DARe (Darussalam Enterprise) training on financial practices for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and financial education for entrepreneurs as well as a course on tender introduction by DES.

Hairoman Izwan expressed gratitude for receiving blessings from Allah the Almighty and thanked the Government of Sultan Hassanal for receiving the i-Usahawan contract and giving opportunities for local young entrepreneurs.

“We also want to thank DES for the support given and Insya Allah, we will succeed and fulfil the project with high commitment,” he said, adding that i-Usahawan programme is a good initiative to help local youth venture into business.

Barokah Toiyibah Enterprise Assistant Manager Siti Rubiah binti Raya said, “Thanks to blessings from Allah the Almighty, we were able to be awarded with an i-Usahawan contract today. We want to thank the government and DES for giving us this opportunity. We will do our best and also contribute to the country as well as the people by providing employment to locals.“

The i-Usahawan programme is a youth entrepreneurship development programme initiated by the Ministry of Energy to support local youngsters to start, own and grow their businesses and secure their first contract with government, government linked companies (GLCs) or statutory bodies.

Launched on August 1, 2018 in conjunction with the 13th National Youth Day, the programme provides a government-led market intervention in the energy sector through the provision of business contracts and capacity building initiatives.

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