: A total of 39,315 institutions of higher learning students and entrepreneurs from low-income B40 families have registered for the Prihatin Business Registration Scheme initiative from January 2021 to Aug 31, 2022.
“If we look at the statistics, 18,001 of them are IPT students while 21,314 are B40 entrepreneurs. This shows the number needs to be expanded because the higher the percentage to become entrepreneurs, the better. For this year alone, we are targeting 20,000 to register for the SPPP. Azman, who is also SSM chairman, said that through legitimate businesses, entrepreneurs can grab various assistance provided by government agencies, including the Tabung Ekonomi Kumpulan Usaha Niaga, Majlis Amanah Rakyat and Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia.
He explained that among the most registered sectors through SPPP are retail and wholesale, food and beverage as well as manufacturing and construction.