PENAMPANG: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives stands ready to support entrepreneurs involved in developing Sabah’s creative industry.
Its Minister, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said agencies under his ministry are prepared to provide financing for entrepreneurs in the creative sector.
He said Sabah has tremendous potential to contribute to both the State and national economy, especially through young entrepreneurs engaged in film, visual arts, and digital content.
“If entrepreneurs in the creative industry have formed cooperatives, we can also channel financing to help expand their cooperative businesses.
“That’s why I encourage the Sabah Film and Visual Association (SAFVA) to establish a cooperative, which would make it easier for them to secure financing tailored to cooperative needs,” he said.
Ewon was speaking after receiving a courtesy call from the Sabah Film and Visual Association (SAFVA), led by its President Chester Pang, along with Secretary-General Jade Morris and Kota Kinabalu Zone Head Gregory Giting.
During the meeting, Ewon was briefed on the various activities carried out by the association, as well as the challenges faced by Sabah’s creative industry. These include issues related to financing, training, and market opportunities.
“I also shared information on ministry initiatives that are suitable for entrepreneurship in the creative industry.
“We want to encourage more young people to get involved in this sector through strategic support and access to financing,” he said.
SAFVA currently has 158 members, comprising producers, directors, crew, and actors.
