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  • SSM Terus Komited Perkukuh Tadbir Urus Korporat Sempena Sambutan Ke-24 Tahun

    Hari ini menandakan ulang tahun ke-24 penubuhan Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM). Sejak ditubuhkan pada 16 April 2002, SSM kekal komited melaksanakan mandatnya sebagai pendaftar dan pengawal selia korporat negara, berpaksikan visi untuk menjadi pendaftar dan pengawal selia korporat terulung.

    Sepanjang 24 tahun penubuhannya, SSM telah membina legasi kejayaan berasaskan komitmen dan profesionalisme seluruh warganya dalam memperkukuh tadbir urus korporat negara yang sentiasa berkembang seiring dengan tuntutan semasa. Bersempena ulang tahun ke-24 ini dan mengambil inspirasi daripada angka 4, SSM memperkenalkan empat inisiatif utama bagi tahun 2026.

    Inisiatif pertama ialah Klinik Pematuhan dan Kempen Pemulihan Serah Simpan Dokumen Statutori bagi membantu syarikat yang menghadapi kesukaran memenuhi kewajipan pematuhan di bawah Akta Syarikat 2016. Inisiatif ini memberi ruang kepada syarikat untuk melaksanakan pemulihan bagi dokumen statutori yang tertunggak, dengan manfaat termasuk pengecualian tawaran kompaun bagi kesalahan yang belum dikompaun serta pengurangan kompaun sehingga 98% mengikut seksyen kesalahan berkaitan.

    Inisiatif kedua ialah penerusan Skim 1 OKU 1 Perniagaan bagi menyokong kelangsungan usahawan orang kurang upaya melalui pendaftaran dan pembaharuan perniagaan secara percuma setiap tahun. Inisiatif ketiga pula melibatkan lanjutan Skim Pendaftaran Perniagaan Percuma (SPPP) daripada satu tahun kepada dua tahun, khusus untuk usahawan kumpulan B40 serta pelajar sepenuh masa di IPTA, IPTS, politeknik, kolej, institut kemahiran dan pusat kemahiran.

    Inisiatif keempat ialah pengenalan Skim Pendaftaran Perniagaan Percuma Warga Emas (SPPWE) yang akan bermula pada 1 Jun 2026, bertujuan memberi peluang kepada warga emas untuk menjana pendapatan melalui aktiviti keusahawanan sekali gus membolehkan mereka terus aktif menyumbang kepada ekonomi negara.

    Kesemua inisiatif ini diharap dapat meningkatkan tahap pematuhan korporat, memudahkan urusan perniagaan serta memperkukuh kecekapan dan ketelusan ekosistem perniagaan negara secara menyeluruh.

    Di kesempatan ini, setinggi-tinggi penghargaan diucapkan kepada seluruh warga SSM atas dedikasi dan khidmat bakti yang berterusan. Semoga SSM terus unggul sebagai pendaftar dan pengawal selia korporat yang berwibawa dan progresif, selaras dengan aspirasi Kerangka Ekonomi MADANI.

    Selamat Ulang Tahun ke-24 SSM.

  • Kerangka Dasar Kerajaan bagi Akta Pekerja Gig 2025

    Gabungan pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) yang mewakili pelbagai kumpulan dalam ekosistem ekonomi gig, termasuk pekerja dan pengguna, telah mengeluarkan kenyataan media bersama bagi menggesa kerajaan mempertimbangkan penangguhan pelaksanaan Akta Pekerja Gig 2025 (Akta 872). Walaupun langkah kerajaan memperkenalkan rangka perundangan khusus bagi sektor ini dilihat sebagai sesuatu yang positif, gabungan tersebut berpendapat bahawa masih terdapat beberapa aspek penting yang perlu dikaji dan diperhalusi sebelum akta ini dilaksanakan secara menyeluruh.

    Antara isu utama yang dibangkitkan ialah takrifan pekerja gig yang dilihat terlalu luas, sekali gus berpotensi mewujudkan persaingan yang tidak seimbang, terutamanya kepada pekerja tempatan. Selain itu, cadangan penubuhan Tribunal Pekerja Gig dan Majlis Perundingan Gig turut menimbulkan persoalan berkaitan keberkesanan, ketelusan serta bidang kuasa, khususnya jika ia bertindih dengan sistem sedia ada tanpa memberikan impak yang jelas.

    Selain itu, prosedur penyahaktifan akaun juga dilihat kurang sesuai dengan sifat industri gig yang memerlukan tindakan segera dan responsif. Dalam masa yang sama, peruntukan berkaitan hak berpersatuan dianggap tidak cukup kukuh kerana tidak menyediakan kuasa rundingan kolektif seperti yang dimiliki oleh kesatuan sekerja. Dari sudut ekonomi pula, pengiktirafan formal pekerja gig boleh menyebabkan mereka terdedah kepada kewajipan cukai tanpa disertai jaminan perlindungan pendapatan yang mencukupi.

    Gabungan NGO turut menyuarakan kebimbangan terhadap proses libat urus yang dianggap tidak menyeluruh dan kurang telus. Terdapat persepsi bahawa dasar ini dirangka secara tergesa-gesa tanpa penglibatan sebenar semua pihak berkepentingan, sekali gus berisiko menjadikan pekerja gig sebagai “ujian dasar”. Di samping itu, peningkatan premium insurans juga memberi tekanan tambahan kepada pekerja gig dan berkemungkinan memberi kesan kepada pengguna melalui kenaikan kos perkhidmatan.

    Secara keseluruhannya, gabungan ini menegaskan bahawa cadangan moratorium bukan bertujuan menolak usaha kerajaan, tetapi untuk memastikan akta ini dibangunkan dengan lebih menyeluruh, praktikal dan selari dengan keadaan sebenar industri. Dengan pendekatan yang lebih telus dan inklusif, akta ini berpotensi menjadi satu dasar yang benar-benar melindungi serta memperkasakan pekerja gig di Malaysia.

  • Sarawak Strengthens National Collaboration to Advance Impactful Business Events

    Sarawak Strengthens National Collaboration to Advance Impactful Business Events

    Sarawak is reinforcing its commitment to strengthening collaboration within Malaysia’s business events ecosystem as part of its long-term development agenda. The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak recently reaffirmed its support for business events organisers across the country, highlighting that stronger national partnerships will play a crucial role in achieving the goals outlined in Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030).

    The message was emphasised during Business Events Sarawak’s (BESarawak) Ramadan engagement session in Kuala Lumpur, which formed part of a broader initiative to deepen industry collaboration and strengthen ties with national stakeholders. The engagement series aims to expand future bid pipelines, foster stronger partnerships with event organisers across Malaysia and position business events as a strategic platform that drives long-term economic and social impact.

    The timing of the engagement is particularly significant as Sarawak enters the final phase of its development roadmap under PCDS 2030. As the state moves toward the final stretch of the strategy, collaboration with partners from across Malaysia will be essential in transforming strategic plans into tangible outcomes that benefit industries, communities and the broader national economy.

    Sarawak builds stronger ties with Malaysia’s industry, discussing on how to expand current collaborations to support PCDS 2030.

    Representing the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan emphasised that the ministry remains committed to supporting organisations interested in bringing impactful business events to Sarawak. He noted that through Business Events Sarawak, the state continues to provide strong support and resources to organisations across the country that seek to host conferences, exhibitions and other high-value business events in the region.

    According to Jason Tan Chin Foo, Acting Chief Executive Officer of BESarawak, collaboration has long been the foundation of Sarawak’s success as a business events destination. He explained that through its legacy impact initiatives and comprehensive support programmes for event organisers, BESarawak aims to strengthen industry contributions while fostering partnerships that create meaningful and lasting legacies for Sarawak, Malaysia and the wider region.

    Among the initiatives introduced is the Academic Mobility Programme, a newly launched platform designed to encourage universities to organise study tours and technical visits to Sarawak. The programme aims to strengthen the link between academic research and local development priorities by providing opportunities for students, researchers and academic institutions to engage directly with Sarawak’s industries, communities and development sectors.

    By bridging academia with industry, the initiative supports Sarawak’s broader vision of positioning itself as the “Legacy Capital of Business Events” in Malaysia and Borneo. The programme also reflects the state’s long-term strategy of ensuring that business events generate meaningful knowledge exchange, innovation and sustainable development outcomes beyond the events themselves.

    As Sarawak continues to strengthen its position in the regional business events landscape, collaboration with national partners will remain a key pillar in ensuring that the sector delivers lasting economic, social and intellectual impact for Malaysia.

  • Sarawak Government Formally Implements Legacy Impact Initiatives in Collaboration with BESA

    Sarawak Government Formally Implements Legacy Impact Initiatives in Collaboration with BESA

    The Sarawak government has taken a major step in strengthening the business events sector with the official adoption of the Borneo Legacy Declaration and the launch of the Business Events Sarawak Alliance (BESA) during the Sarawak Business Events Forum. This initiative positions business events as strategic tools for delivering long-term policy outcomes and sustainable development across the state. The Borneo Legacy Declaration, formed during the Legacy Event Advocacy Policy (LEAP) Summit in October 2025, unites 36 policymakers and industry leaders from countries including Malaysia, Australia, Korea, the Philippines, the UK, and the US to champion legacy-driven events that foster sustainable economic growth.

    BESA will serve as a collaborative platform connecting Sarawak’s government ministries with BESarawak to leverage business events for positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes aligned with the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Starting in 2026, ministries will host and participate in national and international business events, prioritizing homegrown events through structured qualification processes. The platform also offers capacity-building programmes to enhance legacy impact advocacy among government agencies.

    The Honorable Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah signs the Borneo Legacy Declaration.

    The Honorable Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, representing the Premier of Sarawak, highlighted the sector’s success, noting a 100% event bidding success rate and the growth of 72 homegrown events, including the Borneo International Water & Wastewater Exhibition & Conference and International Energy Week. Deputy State Secretary Datu Hii Chang Kee emphasized that the sector’s achievements result from strategic planning and a robust ecosystem, underscoring the importance of government-industry collaboration for future growth.

    Amelia Roziman, CEO of BESarawak, hailed the government’s adoption of a legacy impact strategy as a landmark move, reinforcing Sarawak’s focus on sustainable and inclusive development in line with the state’s 13th Malaysia Plan (2026–2030). This development plan prioritizes high-impact investments in infrastructure, renewable energy, digitalization, human capital, and rural development, alongside strengthening key sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and services, ensuring long-term prosperity for the state.

  • Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) Introduces the “Penang Inspiring Meetings x Visit Malaysia 2026” Campaign to Promote the State as a Premier Meetings Destination

    Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) Introduces the “Penang Inspiring Meetings x Visit Malaysia 2026” Campaign to Promote the State as a Premier Meetings Destination

    The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) has officially launched its latest business events initiative, “Penang Inspiring Meetings x Visit Malaysia 2026,” at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) on 24 November 2025. The event, fully hosted by PWCC, underscored the venue’s strong support and partnership in promoting Penang as a premier destination for business events. This campaign aims to elevate Penang’s status as a leading hub for conferences, incentive groups, and other business gatherings, while aligning with the national Visit Malaysia 2026 initiative to attract international visitors and showcase the state’s unique offerings.

    Through the “Penang Inspiring Meetings” campaign, PCEB seeks to highlight Penang’s vibrant business events ecosystem spanning both the island and mainland. CEO of PCEB, Mr. Ashwin Gunasekeran, emphasized that the initiative reflects Penang’s readiness to welcome the world and aims to create meaningful connections while generating sustainable impact. “We aim to elevate Penang’s reputation not only as a premier meetings and incentives destination but also as a hub where meaningful connections and sustainable impact are created,” he said.

    A key element of the campaign is its focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility. PCEB has chosen to spotlight the Penang Turtle Sanctuary in Pantai Kerachut, highlighting turtle conservation efforts as a symbol of endurance, balance, and harmony with nature. The turtle represents values that resonate with PCEB’s commitment to developing the business events industry responsibly. “This collaboration demonstrates how business events can deliver not just economic benefits but also positive contributions to Penang’s environment and community,” added Ashwin, underlining the bureau’s dedication to blending economic growth with environmental stewardship.

    Looking ahead, PCEB plans to expand its support to new sectors in 2026, fostering diverse, high-impact business events that align with Penang’s vision for sustainable and inclusive growth. This includes implementing enhanced mechanisms for meetings, conferences, and exhibitions that encourage innovation, knowledge exchange, and social responsibility. By doing so, PCEB seeks to create an ecosystem where business events not only stimulate the local economy but also contribute to community development and environmental conservation.

    The launch of Penang Inspiring Meetings x Visit Malaysia 2026 reaffirms PCEB’s mission to position Penang as Malaysia’s leading hub for high-value, high-impact business events. Through strategic initiatives, sustainability-focused programs, and collaboration with key stakeholders like PWCC, PCEB continues to drive Penang’s economic growth while promoting a responsible and inclusive approach to the development of the state’s business events industry. With the campaign, Penang is set to welcome international business visitors with world-class facilities, culturally rich experiences, and a commitment to leaving a positive legacy for both the community and the environment.