Kuala Lumpur, 12 June 2025, The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (KUSKOP) reiterated its commitment to play a strategic role in driving the franchise sector through close cooperation with all stakeholders. Its deputy minister, Datuk Seri R Ramanan said that the government would also focus on expanding the involvement of cooperatives as an active player…
Kuching, Sarawak, 27th May 2025, The franchising industry holds great promise, with its value expected to exceed RM26 billion this year. Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Deputy President, Kilat Beriak, who touted its prospects, urged more Dayaks to therefore participate in the franchise business. “It is a unique business model,” he said at…
Kuala Lumpur, 17th May 2025, Malaysian franchisors have secured potential export sales of RM77 million at the Franchise In-Buying Mission (FIBM) held in conjunction with the 32nd International Franchise Exhibition and Convention (FIM 2025). In a statement today, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) said FIBM 2025 welcomed the participation of 15 foreign buyers comprising 23 representatives…
Kuala Lumpur, 16th May 2025, TikTok has once again served up something interesting – this time, from the bustling halls of Franchise International Malaysia (FIM) 2025. The viral video comes courtesy of ATF Food City, and it’s got aspiring business owners buzzing about franchise opportunities from some well-loved local brands. First up, Pappa Rich, the…
London, United Kingdom, 3rd June 2025, A joint committee between the Malaysian and United Kingdom franchise associations will be established to enhance cooperation, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said that the committee is necessary to provide more market exposure for Malaysian companies. “We believe there is significant potential for…
Seoul, June 4 2025, CJ Foodville Corp., the restaurant arm of food and entertainment conglomerate CJ Group, said Wednesday its bakery franchise Tous les Jours has opened its first outlet in Malaysia as part of its overseas expansion strategy. In addition to the newly opened store in Kuala Lumpur, the company plans to open a…
London, United Kingdom, 3rd June 2025, A joint committee between Malaysian and United Kingdom (UK) franchise business associations will be established to strengthen Malaysia’s franchise ecosystem in the UK, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The rural and regional development minister said the initiative would serve as a support platform to help…
Petaling Jaya, 6 June 2025, Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (Pernas) has appointed Rozhan Ghazalli as its new independent non-executive chairman, effective June 3. Pernas said it is confident that Rozhan’s appointment will strengthen the agency’s strategic direction in supporting national entrepreneurship development, particularly in the franchise and small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sectors. “He is…
