Entrepreneurs in Selangor now have a direct line to the state government via a newly launched hotline aimed at streamlining business assistance and training.
Called “Hotline PLATS”, the dedicated number (017-648 1709) serves as a single point of contact for enquiries, complaints and access to entrepreneurship programmes.
State youth, sports and entrepreneurship committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi said the hotline ensured that every need of the business community was addressed swiftly and effectively.
“The state is prioritising aid to entrepreneurs through the ‘PLATS Biaya’ initiative managed by Yayasan Hijrah Selangor.
“The initiative allows those eligible to receive RM3,000 in interest-free cash aid with a 12-month payback period.
“Applications are processed and approved within 48 hours,” he said on the sidelines of the Selangor state assembly sitting at Bangunan Dewan Undangan Negeri Selangor in Shah Alam yesterday.
Mohd Najwan added that RM570,000 had been channelled to 172 entrepreneurs under the initiative so far.
He urged entrepreneurs to register with Platform Selangor (PLATS) to access these benefits, noting that it allowed the state to monitor the business performance and provide tailored mentoring and training.
“As of today, some 90,822 entrepreneurs have registered themselves with PLATS.”
On a separate matter, Mohd Najwan welcomed the consent of Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah for Malaysia Games 2026 (Sukma) to proceed with cost-saving measures.
Sukma is scheduled to take place from Aug 15 to 24.
“The consent is a relief to the entire sports ecosystem.
“Other states had expressed their wish for the Games to proceed with reduced costs amid the ongoing Middle East crisis,” he said.
Mohd Najwan and Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohd Taufiq Johari are scheduled for an audience with His Royal Highness tomorrow to discuss specific cost-cutting measures.
“Priority should be given to the sporting events themselves as Sukma is a platform to discover national talent.
“Ceremonial elements, such as the opening ceremony can be scaled back to prevent wastage,” Mohd Najwan said.
On April 21, the Sultan had suggested for Sukma 2026 to be postponed until the Middle East crisis was resolved and the Shah Alam Stadium was completed.
Mohd Najwan added that the upgrade works for the Darul Ehsan Aquatic Centre in Shah Alam was at 80% and expected to be completed next month.
