Daily Archives: March 1, 2016

Govt introduces five schemes to increase bumi participation in industry

The Star Online – 1 March 2016     KUALA LUMPUR: The Government has introduced five programmes to help increase the participation of bumiputra companies in the halal industry. The programmes will be done in collaboration with other ministries and government agencies to benefit bumiputra companies, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid…

1,000 Franchise Brands Expected To Be Registered By Year-end – Hamzah

Bernama – 25 Februari 2016     PUTRAJAYA, Feb 25 (Bernama) — About 1,000 franchise brands are expected to be registered with the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry by year-end. Its minister, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said the brands were expected to contribute RM28 billion to the country’s gross domestic product. “Until Feb 15,…