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OpinionThriving in the age of hyper-flux: From STEVEN SIM, Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister.
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Nearly 300,000 entrepreneurs receive RM10.7bil in financing, says Sim: KAJANG: The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry disbursed RM10 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/01/nearly-300000-entrepreneurs-receive-rm107bil-in-financing-says-sim
F1 race in Sepang generated RM345mil windfall for MSMEs, says Sim: KUALA LUMPUR: Local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) reaped over RM345mil in ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/08/bahrain-f1-gp-in-sepang-delivers-rm345mil-economic-spillover-to-msmes
SMEs must embrace AI to stay competitive, says Sim: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian SMEs must embrace AI, build resilience and create higher-value products to achieve ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/09/smes-must-embrace-ai-to-stay-competitive-says-sim
Berkat Deepavali: RM30mil to help Indian entrepreneurs, says Sim: BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry has allocated ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/06/berkat-deepavali-rm30mil-to-help-indian-entrepreneurs-says-sim
MSMEs exempted from wage hike: KUALA LUMPUR: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will be exempted from the new minimum wage rate for now following a ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/01/msmes-exempted-from-wage-hike
Govt and employers must share cost of wage increases, says Sim: KUALA LUMPUR: Businesses should not be left to shoulder the cost of higher wages alone ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/30/govt-and-employers-must-share-cost-of-wage-increases-says-sim
SMEs exempted from new minimum wage hike for now, says cabinet: PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet has agreed that workers' wages should continue to increase, but micro ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/30/smes-exempted-from-new-minimum-wage-hike-for-now-says-cabinet
RM10bil boost for MSMEs: BATU KAWAN: Some 270,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide have benefited from a RM10bil allocation ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/27/rm10bil-boost-for-msmes
Affordable space via UDA asset revamp: KUALA LUMPUR: UDA Holdings Bhd has been tasked with reviving its ageing and underutilised assets and transforming them ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/25/affordable-space-via-uda-asset-revamp
Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim said the ministry had submitted feedback and proposals from micro ... Show more
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Nearly 6,000 Indian entrepreneurs have received RM140mil in financing under the Indian Entrepreneur Capital and Economic Stimulus Package (MUDRA) as of August ... Show more
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Penang can become Asean’s gold bazaar: BATU KAWAN: With a gold industry dating back about 200 years, Penang has the potential to become a gold bazaar for the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/16/penang-can-become-aseans-gold-bazaar
Penang well positioned to be a gold hub in Asean, says Sim: BATU KAWAN: Penang has the potential to become a gold bazaar for the Asean region ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/15/penang-well-positioned-to-be-a-gold-hub-in-asean-says-sim
Govt mulls e-commerce link to boost local goods: GEORGE TOWN: Malaysian products could soon reach a wider global market through cooperation with large Chinese ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/15/govt-mulls-e-commerce-link-to-boost-local-goods
10,000 MSMEs targeted to scale up this year: GEORGE TOWN: A total of 6,580 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have successfully scaled up their ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/14/10000-msmes-targeted-to-scale-up-this-year
RM100,000 raised for Penang busker Uncle Robert's wife cancer treatment: Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim shared the development in a Facebook post ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2026/09/13/rm100000-raised-for-penang-busker-uncle-robert039s-wife-cancer-treatment
Cash flow over credit score: GEORGE TOWN: Ten agencies under the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry have been told to consider alternative ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/12/cash-flow-over-credit-score
Malaysia seeks greater access for local products via two-way e-commerce with China, says Steven Sim
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/04/malaysia-seeks-greater-access-for-local-products-via-two-way-e-commerce-with-china-says-steven-sim
Release of additional microcredit funds to be expedited: SERDANG: The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry will expedite the disbursement of an ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/01/release-of-additional-microcredit-funds-to-be-expedited
‘Move towards local innovation’: KUALA LUMPUR: Local businesses must shift from the traditional "Made in Malaysia" to a "Made by Malaysia" ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/18/move-towards-local-innovation
RM9bil power-up for MSMEs: BUTTERWORTH: About 250,000 micro, small and medium entrepreneurs have benefited from the Power-Up 10K initiative ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/16/rm9bil-power-up-for-msmes
Sim calls for strong welfare policies to help those in need: BUTTERWORTH: Welfare policies must continue to be strengthened to ensure that those facing hardship ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/10/sim-calls-for-strong-welfare-policies-to-help-those-in-need
Seeking ideas for Budget 2027: BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (Kuskop) has begun discussions with stakeholders ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/03/seeking-ideas-for-budget-2027
More businesses to receive MSME funding: KUALA LUMPUR: Up to half of entrepreneurs receiving government financing and assistance this year are expected to be ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/01/more-businesses-to-receive-msme-funding
Malaysia's challenge is to help MSMEs scale up, not just create more firms, says Sim
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/31/malaysia039s-challenge-is-to-help-msmes-scale-up-not-just-create-more-firms-says-sim
Kuskop waives social enterprise rating fees: KUALA LUMPUR: The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (Kuskop) has announced a waiver of social ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/31/kuskop-waives-social-enterprise-rating-fees
Steven Sim calls for thorough probe into Bukit Mertajam human trafficking syndicate
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/19/steven-sim-calls-for-thorough-probe-into-bukit-mertajam-human-trafficking-syndicate
Negri polls: Ramanan, Sim among leaders backing six Pakatan candidates at Wisma MBS
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/18/negri-polls-ramanan-sim-among-leaders-backing-six-pakatan-candidates-at-wisma-mbs
RM52mil given out to entrepreneurs in Johor: JOHOR'S entrepreneurs have emerged as the country's third biggest recipients of the National Entrepreneur ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/07/13/rm52mil-given-out-to-entrepreneurs-in-johor
Action will be taken if 'cable' or insider deals uncovered, warns Sim: PASIR GUDANG: The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry has issued a stern ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/05/action-will-be-taken-if-039cable039-or-insider-deals-uncovered-warns-sim
Better law for cooperatives: BUTTERWORTH: A new law to replace the Cooperative Societies Act is being drafted to strengthen governance and modernise ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/05/better-law-for-cooperatives
‘Penang 3.0 must go beyond low-cost model’: PENANG is facing an existential challenge comparable to those encountered by Captain Francis Light back in 1786 and ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/06/23/penang-30-must-go-beyond-low-cost-model
Tekun Nasional targets financing approval below RM20,000 within 24 hours, says Steven Sim
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/06/21/tekun-nasional-targets-financing-approval-below-rm20000-within-24-hours-says-steven-sim
MSMEs poised to expand overseas: PETALING JAYA: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are set to expand internationally as government initiatives drive ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/06/12/msmes-poised-to-expand-overseas
Malaysian MSMEs to benefit with govt push for new partnerships in Japan: PETALING JAYA: Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises are set to expand ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/06/11/malaysian-msmes-to-benefit-with-govt-push-for-new-partnerships-in-japan
RM205mil to help MSMEs: JOHOR BARU: A programme to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with a fund of RM205mil has been launched, says Steven Sim ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/06/08/rm205mil-to-help-msmes
SMEs urged to utilise financing facility: BALIK PULAU: Small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs in the country have been urged to seize the opportunity to ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/31/smes-urged-to-utilise-financing-facility
Minister pays tribute to his ex-teachers from Bukit Mertajam: FOR retired teacher Rohaya Shaari, a recent reunion with her former student Steven Sim Chee Keong – ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/05/25/minister-pays-tribute-to-his-ex-teachers-from-bukit-mertajam
RM4bil financial aid disbursed to MSMEs as of April, says Sim: GEORGE TOWN: A total of RM4bil under the government's RM15bil "PowerUp 10K" ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/24/rm4bil-financial-aid-disbursed-to-msmes-as-of-april-says-sim
Govt to continue supporting social enterprises with RM5mil investment, says Sim: PETALING JAYA: Social enterprises will continue to be strengthened ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/22/govt-to-continue-supporting-social-enterprises-with-rm5mil-investment-says-sim
RM5bil relief fund for MSMEs: PETALING JAYA: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide can now apply for a slice of Bank Negara's RM5bil SME ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/17/rm5bil-relief-fund-for-msmes
‘Strengthen teacher unions to weather global changes’: BUTTERWORTH: Unity and solidarity are crucial in safeguarding workers' rights and welfare amid ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/16/strengthen-teacher-unions-to-weather-global-changes
Sim: Allocation for MSMEs increased to RM60bil: GEORGE TOWN: Allocation for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) this year has been increased from RM50bil ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/15/sim-allocation-for-msmes-increased-to-rm60bil
One-stop portal for SMEs to be launched this month: BUTTERWORTH: The Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry will launch a one-stop portal for small ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/05/11/one-stop-portal-for-smes-to-be-launched-this-month
SMEs to get one-stop portal on govt aid, says Sim: BUTTERWORTH: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will soon have access to a one-stop online portal designed to ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/10/smes-to-get-one-stop-portal-on-govt-aid-says-sim
Malaysia's stability a strategic strength in current global landscape, says Steven Sim
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/09/malaysia039s-stability-a-strategic-strength-in-current-global-landscape-says-steven-sim
Keeping M’sia ahead of the game: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's competitiveness rests on three key factors – timing in relation to global conditions ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/07/keeping-msia-ahead-of-the-game
Malaysia’s edge lies in timing, location and talent amid global uncertainty, says Steven Sim
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/06/malaysias-edge-lies-in-timing-location-and-talent-amid-global-uncertainty-says-steven-sim
Govt cuts operating costs, keeps development spending intact, says Steven Sim: GEORGE TOWN: The government is tightening its own belt through internal ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/03/govt-cuts-operating-costs-keeps-development-spending-intact-says-steven-sim
Entrepreneur Development Ministry aims to save RM20mil under cost-saving measures, says Sim
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/03/entrepreneur-development-ministry-aims-to-save-rm20mil-under-cost-saving-measures-says-sim
Middle East conflict adds pressure on MSMEs, says Sim: KEPALA BATAS: The conflict in the Middle East is rippling through Malaysia's economy ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/26/middle-east-conflict-adds-pressure-on-msmes-says-sim
Retail co-ops to serve as buffer against impact of Middle East conflict: PUTRAJAYA: Over 2,600 cooperative retail stores nationwide will be "activated" ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/24/retail-co-ops-to-serve-as-buffer-against-impact-of-middle-east-conflict
Sim: Safety is Malaysia’s new global competitive edge: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is moving away from its traditional reputation as a low-cost manufacturing base ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/22/simsafety-is-malaysias-new-global-competitive-edge
Sim: Relief measures for MSMEs are timely: PETALING JAYA: The Prime Minister's announcement on relief measures to ease cost pressures faced by micro, small ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/21/sim-relief-measures-for-msmes-are-timely
Mudra: RM200mil allocation driven by positive response to ministry financing scheme, says Steven Sim
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/18/mudra-rm200mil-allocation-driven-by-positive-response-to-ministry-financing-scheme-says-steven-sim
Helping SMEs ease costs: KUALA LUMPUR: Measures to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) cope with rising cost pressures due to the global energy crisis are ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/12/helping-smes-ease-costs
Global energy crisis: Despite unpopular move, M'sia remains stable in facing challenges, says minister
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/11/global-energy-crisis-despite-unpopular-move-m039sia-remains-stable-in-facing-challenges-says-minister
SMEs get RM5bil in financial aid: GEORGE TOWN: Up to RM5bil in low-cost financing is being set aside to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) cope with rising ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/11/smes-get-rm5bil-in-financial-aid
Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim outlined plans to boost Malaysian SMEs’ productivity and resilience amid global economic and ... Show more
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SMEs get RM5bil boost as Penang’s heritage brands take spotlight: GEORGE TOWN: The government announced a further RM5bil in low cost financing for small and ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/09/smes-get-rm5bil-boost-as-penangs-heritage-brands-take-spotlight
RM1mil boost for Penang metal manufacturing firm: A METAL manufacturing operator in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, can now expand his business after securing a RM1mil ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/04/08/rm1mil-boost-for-penang-metal-manufacturing-firm
Entrepreneur Development Ministry proposes action plan to strengthen support for SMEs
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/08/entrepreneur-development-ministry-proposes-action-plan-to-strengthen-support-for-smes
Penang party launches year-long outreach to strengthen public ties: TO FOSTER stronger ties with the public, Penang DAP has rolled out a year-long grassroots ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/04/07/penang-party-launches-year-long-outreach-to-strengthen-public-ties
RM2bil in financing approved to benefit over 88,000 MSMEs: BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry has approved nearly RM2bil in ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/29/rm2bil-in-financing-approved-to-benefit-over-88000-msmes
Boosting local businesses: PETALING JAYA: In the first 100 days since taking over as Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/29/boosting-local-businesses
QuickCheck: Is it true the Bukit Mertajam Hospital will be relocated?: CLAIMS have emerged on social media that the Bukit Mertajam Hospital in Penang will be ...
thestar.com.my/news/true-or-not/2026/03/23/quickcheck-is-it-true-the-bukit-mertajam-hospital-will-be-relocated
OpinionDoubts about Penang's future CM: VERY few politicians lead charmed lives but DAP leader Steven Sim Chee Keong's political journey has, at times ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/analysis/2026/03/21/doubts-about-penang039s-future-cm
Paid articlePaywall Sim defends pro-worker record amid court ruling: Employers often criticised me for being 'aligned with workers', he says.
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Building a business mindset via cooperatives: BUKIT MERTAJAM: School cooperatives can serve as early "business schools", giving students practical ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/15/building-a-business-mindset-via-cooperatives
‘Unite against extremism’: PETALING JAYA: Several ministers have called on Malaysians not to act emotionally over issues involving sensitivities ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/11/unite-against-extremism
RM3bil earmarked for women entrepreneurs: PETALING JAYA: The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry aims to assist 300 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/09/rm3bil-earmarked-for-women-entrepreneurs
Steven Sim hospitalised for extreme fatigue: GEORGE TOWN: Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has been admitted to the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/20/steven-sim-hospitalised-for-extreme-fatigue
The TikTok Shop Live Hub facility will be expanded to more states to help local entrepreneurs leverage the digital platform to market their products ... Show more
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The Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Ministry (KUSKOP) has provided nearly RM3bil under the Women Entrepreneurs Economic Fund (DEWI) this year to ... Show more
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SME awards should open doors to better opportunities, says Sim: KUALA LUMPUR: Awards for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should go beyond just recognising ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/13/sme-awards-should-open-doors-to-better-opportunities-says-sim
‘Banks ready to manage Chinese MSME loans’: GEORGE TOWN: The Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (SME Bank) and Bank Rakyat are well placed ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/10/banks-ready-to-manage-chinese-msme-loans
Festive financing for small traders: KUALA LUMPUR: Bumiputra and Chinese small business owners can seek microloans of up to RM30,000 each ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/06/festive-financing-for-small-traders