Kota Kinabalu: Caretaker Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe called on local entrepreneurs to work together with the government to obtain more incentives and support.
“I think it’s very important for us to work with multiple parties to provide support to our entrepreneurs, to usher them to greater heights,” he said during the 10th anniversary gala dinner of the Persatuan Usahawan Maju Malaysia (PUMM) Sabah Chapter at the Sabah International Convention Centre.
He expressed hope that PUMM would continue to grow, as their success reflects the achievement of Sabahan entrepreneurs.
PUMM Sabah Chairman Patrick Chiam highlighted that the chapter has grown tremendously since its establishment, playing a key role in connecting, empowering, and nurturing entrepreneurs across industries.
“Over the past decade, PUMM Sabah has become more than a network — it has become a family.
Together, we have created opportunities, shared knowledge, and built bridges that strengthen our business community,” he said.
He said PUMM is committed to fostering entrepreneurship through education, mentorship, and regional collaboration in the next decade, with the vision of propelling Sabah’s entrepreneurs onto the national and global stage.
Organising Chairperson Dolly Chin Man Yee said ten years is not just a milestone but a testament to their collective perseverance, collaboration, and belief in the Sabahan entrepreneurial spirit.
“We are celebrating not only our achievements but also the people behind them — those who dare to dream, build, and inspire others,” she said.
The Sabah Entrepreneur Development Recognition Awards (SEDRA), an initiative by PUMM Sabah, was introduced as part of the milestone celebration to honour outstanding entrepreneurs who have contributed to Sabah’s business growth.
Winners of the Emerging Enterprises Recognition are GoNetPay, Sahabat Ikhtisas, Smart Bike, Metaverse Solutions, Nyek Seng Engineering Services, Instant Exhibitions (Sabah), Kimora Entertainment Network (K.E.N), and Packaging Warehouse.
Winners of the Time Honoured Enterprises Recognition are Percetakan CCS, Chin Mirdin & Co, KK Drinks, and Supreme Aircond Sdn Bhd.
The event, attended by over 500 guests including industry leaders, business owners, government representatives, and members of the entrepreneurial community, also welcomed participants from the AI Summit and SME Expo.
Also present were PUMM National President Dato’ Dr Teh Tai Yong and PUMM Sabah Liaison Past Chairman Dato’ George Lim.
