KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Tekun Nasional is offering eight financing schemes for micro-entrepreneurs and contractors, with the Contract-i Financing Scheme receiving the highest allocation this year.
Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick (pic) said RM71.28 million has been allocated for the Kontrak-i scheme alone in 2025.
He said Tekun Nasional, under his ministry, provides microfinancing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide.
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Ewon encouraged more micro and small entrepreneurs to contact Tekun offices nationwide to learn about available financing opportunities.