SyStartup programme empowers Sarawak youth in entrepreneurship

Ripin (seated right) and the attendees pose for a group photo during the Meet and Greet Raya SyStartup event at the Sibu Indoor Stadium.SIBU (April 17): The Sarawak Youth Start-Up (SyStartup) programme serves as a vital platform to nurture more young entrepreneurs in the state, said state Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat.He said the programme not only provides early exposure to entrepreneurship, but also offers continuous guidance to ensure that the youth-led businesses initiated can grow and remain competitive.

“SyStartup is not just a motivational programme – it offers a complete ecosystem, from training and business networking to funding access, technical and marketing support.“This initiative is part of the Sarawak government’s efforts to empower youths and ensure they contribute to the state’s economic growth,” he said during the Meet and Greet Raya SyStartup event at the Sibu Indoor Stadium yesterday.According to Ripin, the programme has received overwhelming response from youths, including those in rural areas.



“Many participants who started from scratch are now able to manage small and medium businesses more systematically, with some even succeeding in expanding into the online market,” he added.He further noted that the state government aims to expand the programme throughout Sarawak to ensure no young person is left behind in the opportunities of modern entrepreneurship.Ripin also encouraged youths to take advantage of government initiatives like SyStartup to turn their ideas into viable, income-generating ventures that can benefit their communities.

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