KOTA KINABALU: The National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (Tekun Nasional) has channelled RM1.25bil in business financing to 66,992 entrepreneurs in Sabah since 1998, reflecting the government’s ongoing commitment to empowering micro-entrepreneurs in the state.
Tekun Nasional in a statement said of the total amount, RM95mil was disbursed to 1,750 entrepreneurs in Sabah in 2025 alone.
Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick hoped that the financing assistance would help entrepreneurs strengthen their operations and expand their business markets.
"Entrepreneurs who are still seeking financial resources for working capital may visit the nearest Tekun Nasional office for more information,” he said.
Yesterday, 10 Tekun Nasional entrepreneurs in the state received RM29,000 in financing at the Tekun Financing Briefing held at Dewan Gopog, Tanginambur, Kota Belud.
Tekun Nasional also aims to assist 40,300 micro-entrepreneurs nationwide this year through an allocation of RM330mil announced in Budget 2025, including RM150mil set aside for 5,300 entrepreneurs in Sabah.
Since its establishment 27 years ago, Tekun Nasional has channelled RM10.76 billion in business financing to 606,049 entrepreneurs nationwide. — Bernama
