A total of 448 entrepreneurs under the Business Accelerator Programme (BAP) 3.0 and the Bumiputera Enterprise Enhancement Programme (BEEP) have received more than RM60 million in grants from the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (KUSKOP) in 2024, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Deputy Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan said RM26.31 million was awarded to 226 entrepreneurs under BAP, while 222 entrepreneurs under BEEP secured grants worth RM34.4 million.
“Both programmes will continue in 2025, with RM55 million allocated for BAP, which offers hybrid financing comprising 40% grants and 60% soft loans.
“For BEEP, RM30 million has been allocated for 2025, provided in the form of matching grants and loans through appointed financing providers,” he said during a question-and-answer session today.
Ramanan was responding to a question from P. Prabakaran M. Parameswaran (PH-Batu) on grants for local entrepreneurs to adopt digital technology and the training available to enhance their use of digital platforms.
To further support digitalisation, he highlighted that KUSKOP has introduced several training and mentorship initiatives in 2024 and 2025, including the EmpowerPPK programme, which aims to equip petty traders and hawkers with digital transaction skills.
“KUSKOP’s MyMall platform offers a free online marketplace for products and services, along with onboarding training for participating entrepreneurs. The N-GENE programme by PROTÉGÉ provides entrepreneurship training to help businesses expand through online learning,” he said.
Replying to a supplementary question from Padang Besar MP Rushdan Rusmi, Ramanan said the Live Hub TikTok Shop Initiative will continue in Sabah, Sarawak, Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, Penang, and Johor, providing a digital platform for entrepreneurs to expand their market reach.
He revealed that 257 entrepreneurs have benefited from the initiative, generating nearly RM5.3 million in profits.
“Entrepreneurs can leverage Live Hub TikTok Shop to create high-quality videos on TikTok Shop using professional green screen backgrounds, studio-grade lighting, tripods, 22-inch monitors, and more,” he added.
Source: https://www.businesstoday.com.my/2025/02/18/govt-injects-rm60-million-to-strengthen-bumiputera-businesses/

