AWANI Review: Banking on Women Micro-entrepreneurs
Small business owners, often needing just RM1000, struggle to access bank funding. Fintech MADCash offers interest-free micro-funds, aiming to break financial barriers and uplift women entrepreneurs.
Sat Mar 09 2024
![Meet the women pioneers creating green jobs in Arab countries Meet the women pioneers creating green jobs in Arab countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689318646_Sustainableenvironm.jpg)
Meet the women pioneers creating green jobs in Arab countries
Arab women entrepreneurs say gender bias also makes it harder for them to attract investment from regional investors.
Fri Jul 14 2023
AWANI Review: Breaking down barriers for women-led businesses
Do women entrepreneurs find it harder than men to access funding? Gobi Partner co-founder Thomas Tsao and Dropee CEO Lennise Ng discuss what drives venture capital decision-making, if women-owned startups are a better bet and finding opportunities in a downturn.
Sat Mar 11 2023
![KUSKOP perkenal program SWEET, sektor francais bagi usahawan wanita KUSKOP perkenal program SWEET, sektor francais bagi usahawan wanita](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678318089_TBEwonBenedick.jpg)
KUSKOP perkenal program SWEET, sektor francais bagi usahawan wanita
Program yang dinamakan Successful Women Entrepreneurship Engagement Talent (SWEET) itu ialah program di bawah Pernas.
Wed Mar 08 2023
![Will youth, women entrepreneurs get a boost in Budget 2023? Will youth, women entrepreneurs get a boost in Budget 2023?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665023079_youth.jpg)
Will youth, women entrepreneurs get a boost in Budget 2023?
MSMEs make up 97.44 per cent of all businesses in Malaysia, but can more be done to help youth and women entrepreneurs flourish?
Thu Oct 06 2022
![46,426 entrepreneurs participate in Wanita Bangkit@KPWKM programme - Rina 46,426 entrepreneurs participate in Wanita Bangkit@KPWKM programme - Rina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61661590008_TBrinaharunjpg.jpg)
46,426 entrepreneurs participate in Wanita Bangkit@KPWKM programme - Rina
A total of 46,426 women entrepreneurs have participated in the Wanita Bangkit@KPWKM programme since it was launched on Sept 1 last year.
Sat Aug 27 2022
![Malaysia to host Academy for Women Entrepreneurs East Asia & Pacific inaugural summit next year Malaysia to host Academy for Women Entrepreneurs East Asia & Pacific inaugural summit next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654762281_TBMICHAELNEWBILL.jpg)
Malaysia to host Academy for Women Entrepreneurs East Asia & Pacific inaugural summit next year
Michael Newbill said the summit will focus on three basic elements which are helping to raise finance, building network and grow businesses.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![17,586 women entrepreneurs joined 'Wanita Bangkit@ KPWKM' Programme since Sept 2021 17,586 women entrepreneurs joined 'Wanita Bangkit@ KPWKM' Programme since Sept 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71654762627_TBRINAHARUN.jpg)
17,586 women entrepreneurs joined 'Wanita Bangkit@ KPWKM' Programme since Sept 2021
KPWKM has managed to gather 17,586 women entrepreneurs to participate in the 'Wanita Bangkit@KPWKM' Entrepreneurship Programme since September last year.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![Women entrepreneurs urged to inculcate Malaysia Family spirit to uplift their economy - PM Women entrepreneurs urged to inculcate Malaysia Family spirit to uplift their economy - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71639803609_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Women entrepreneurs urged to inculcate Malaysia Family spirit to uplift their economy - PM
Women entrepreneurs have been urged to inculcate the spirit of the Malaysian Family in uplifting the economy of the group.
Fri Dec 17 2021
![100-day AKM: 2,194 women entrepreneurs produced by KPWKM 100-day AKM: 2,194 women entrepreneurs produced by KPWKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637906585_TBASPIRASI.jpg)
100-day AKM: 2,194 women entrepreneurs produced by KPWKM
The Wanita Bangkit initiative implemented by KPWKM through the 100-Day AKM programme has produced a total of 2,194 women entrepreneurs.
Fri Nov 26 2021
![Budget 2022: RM230 mln to help women entrepreneurs Budget 2022: RM230 mln to help women entrepreneurs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41635514813_dialog.jpg)
Budget 2022: RM230 mln to help women entrepreneurs
The government has allocated RM230 million in financing funds to assist women entrepreneurs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as to increase their business capacity.
Fri Oct 29 2021
![Budget 2021 to facilitate success of women entrepreneurs Budget 2021 to facilitate success of women entrepreneurs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51588079267_PKS.jpg)
Budget 2021 to facilitate success of women entrepreneurs
Norakmah said entrepreneurs should, therefore, grab the opportunities provided and take full advantage of them to ease their business operations.
Sun Nov 08 2020
![Govt to provide RM96 mln micro credit financing to empower women entrepreneurs Govt to provide RM96 mln micro credit financing to empower women entrepreneurs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41604656848_DatukSeriZafrul.jpg)
Govt to provide RM96 mln micro credit financing to empower women entrepreneurs
The financing would be channelled through TEKUN Nasional, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and AgroBank.
Fri Nov 06 2020
![M'sian women entrepreneurs make strong business pitch in New York M'sian women entrepreneurs make strong business pitch in New York](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/41505058787_NewYork.jpg)
M'sian women entrepreneurs make strong business pitch in New York
The women entrepreneurs' visit is organised under the auspices of the Kuala Lumpur based Malay business entrepreneurs association, Peniagawati.
Sun Sep 10 2017
![MyWIN needs to produce more women entrepreneurs - Prime Minister MyWIN needs to produce more women entrepreneurs - Prime Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71503711724_NajibTunRazakNajib.jpg)
MyWIN needs to produce more women entrepreneurs - Prime Minister
MyWIN Academy would stay true to its two central pillars - "Women" and "Innovation", as it was an important part of the country's innovation ecosystem to provide a female perspective on innovation.
Sat Aug 26 2017