SME Association of Sarawak

26/08/2026

🤝 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 & 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮, 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

The East Malaysia Business Learning Tour 2.0 concluded on a high note with the East-West Malaysia Business Networking Night at Sheraton Hotel Kuching, bringing together nearly 70 entrepreneurs and business representatives from Sarawak and West Malaysia.

It was an evening filled with meaningful conversations, new connections and the exchange of ideas — creating a valuable platform for businesses from both regions to explore potential collaborations and opportunities.

We were also honoured by the presence of Cr Tan Kai, Chairman of Padawan Municipal Council, and Dato Jonathan Chai Voon Tok, President of the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF), whose participation further strengthened the dialogue between the business community and local stakeholders.

For SME Sarawak, networking is more than simply exchanging business cards. It is about building relationships, opening doors and creating opportunities for businesses to grow together.

We believe stronger East-West connections can unlock greater opportunities in investment, partnerships, market access, knowledge sharing and business expansion.

🤝 连接东西马 · 携手共创商机

“向东学习之旅2.0（East Malaysia Business Learning Tour 2.0）”圆满落幕，并以在古晋喜来登酒店举行的“东西马企业商务交流晚宴”作为精彩压轴。

晚宴汇聚了来自砂拉越及西马近70位企业家与企业代表，让来自不同地区的企业领袖能够在轻松而充满活力的氛围中交流经验、分享想法，并探索更多潜在的合作机会。

我们也非常荣幸获得巴达旺市议会主席陈开以及砂拉越工商联合总会（SBF）会长拿督蔡文铎的出席与支持。两位领袖的参与进一步促进了企业界、地方政府以及砂拉越商业社群之间的交流与联系。

对砂中小企业公会而言，商务交流不仅仅是交换名片，更是建立关系、连接资源，以及为企业创造更多成长机会。

我们相信，更紧密的东西马企业联系，将能够为企业在投资、合作伙伴关系、市场拓展、知识共享及业务扩展等领域创造更多可能。

22/08/2026

21 August 2026
星洲日报 — 本会会长王钟贤接受访问，就政府目前检讨 RM1,700 最低工资政策，从中小企业的角度分享看法。

从中小企业的立场来看，关键问题并不只是 RM1,700 到底是太高还是太低，更重要的是最低工资的制定方式及落实机制，是否能够充分考虑不同地区的生活成本、行业特点、生产力水平，以及中小企业的承受能力。

砂中小企业公会支持让员工获得有意义及持续的收入增长，但任何进一步调整都应以数据和实际情况为基础，采取循序渐进、与生产力挂钩的方式，同时兼顾劳动密集型及低利润企业所面对的经营压力。

最终目标不应该只是单纯提高最低工资，而是建立一个更完善的薪资成长阶梯，通过技能提升、生产力及更高价值的就业机会，让员工能够逐步提高收入，同时确保中小企业能够持续经营并保持竞争力。

一个全国统一的最低工资底线，加上更灵活、与生产力挂钩，并充分考虑地区及行业实际情况的薪资成长机制，才能实现工人与企业之间更可持续的平衡。

SME Sarawak President Mr Jordan Ong, recently shared the SME perspective in an interview with Sin Chew Daily (星洲日报) on the Government’s review of the current RM1,700 minimum wage.

From the SME perspective, the issue is not simply whether RM1,700 is too high or too low. The greater consideration is how the minimum wage is determined and implemented, taking into account differences in living costs, productivity, industry conditions and the ability of SMEs to absorb higher labour costs.

While supporting meaningful and progressive wage growth for workers, SME Sarawak believes any further adjustment should be evidence-based, gradual and productivity-linked, while recognising the realities faced by labour-intensive and lower-margin businesses.

The ultimate goal should be to build a stronger wage ladder that enables workers to progressively increase their income through skills development, higher productivity and higher-value employment, while ensuring SMEs remain sustainable and competitive.

One national wage floor, supported by a more flexible and productivity-linked wage framework that recognises regional and sectoral realities.

21/08/2026

21 August 2026 | Sarawak Tribune

SME Sarawak President, Mr Jordan Ong, shared his perspectives with the media on the Government’s consideration of incorporating selected GST features into the existing SST framework.

The discussion focused on the potential impact on SMEs, particularly the need to balance improved tax administration and revenue collection with compliance costs, administrative requirements and the ability of smaller businesses to adapt.

SME Sarawak remains committed to voicing the concerns and perspectives of SMEs on policies that directly affect the business community.

More reading:
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/smes-should-be-spared-full-gst-compliance/

21/08/2026

20 August 2026 | The Borneo Post

SME Sarawak President, Mr Jordan Ong shared his views on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s statement regarding the Government’s consideration of enhancing the existing SST framework by incorporating selected features of the GST.

He highlighted the potential implications of such changes from the perspective of SMEs, particularly in terms of compliance, administrative requirements and business costs.

More reading:
➡️ https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/08/20/keep-gst-like-features-practical-for-smes-says-sme-sarawak-chief/

While SMEs understood and supported the government’s objective of making Malaysia’s tax system more efficient, transparent and sustainable, Jordan Ong Chung Siang cautioned that additional compliance requirements could impose significant costs on smaller businesses. Read more: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/08/20/keep-gst-like-features-practical-for-smes-says-sme-sarawak-chief/

19/08/2026

🌱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗸, 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

As part of the East Malaysia Business Learning Tour 2.0, SME Sarawak was honoured to facilitate meaningful engagements between entrepreneurs from West Malaysia and Sarawak’s leadership.

A key highlight was the delegation’s engagement with YB Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian, Deputy Premier of Sarawak and Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, where the visiting entrepreneurs gained valuable first-hand insights into Sarawak’s development priorities, economic direction and emerging opportunities.

The delegation also had an engaging roundtable discussion with YB Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat, Deputy Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development (Entrepreneur Development), focusing on Sarawak Youth Startup (SYStartUP) and Sarawak’s efforts in nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs.

The discussion provided valuable insights into entrepreneurship development, covering areas such as business models, financial management, branding, marketing, certification, product validation and business pitching.

For SME Sarawak, these engagements go beyond a learning visit. They are about building bridges, creating connections and opening doors for collaboration between entrepreneurs across East and West Malaysia.

🌱 连接企业家 · 认识砂拉越 · 共创机遇

作为“向东学习之旅2.0（East Malaysia Business Learning Tour 2.0）”的一部分，砂拉越中小企业公会非常荣幸能够协助来自西马的企业家代表，与砂拉越领导层展开一系列富有意义的交流与互动。

此次行程的一大亮点，是代表团拜会砂拉越副总理兼公共卫生、房屋及地方政府部长拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生。通过此次交流，来自西马的企业家得以第一手了解砂拉越当前的发展重点、经济发展方向以及不断涌现的新兴商业机遇。

代表团随后也与砂拉越青年、体育及企业发展部（企业发展）副部长拿督里宾拉曼展开深入的圆桌交流，重点探讨砂拉越青年创业计划（Sarawak Youth Startup，SYStartUP），以及砂拉越在培育新一代企业家方面所作出的努力。

此次交流涵盖了创业发展的多个重要领域，包括商业模式、财务管理、品牌建设、市场营销、认证、产品验证以及商业提案等，为参与者带来了宝贵的经验与启发。

对SME Sarawak而言，这次交流不仅仅是一趟学习之旅，更重要的是搭建桥梁、建立联系，并为东西马企业家开启更多合作与发展机会。

16/08/2026

East Malaysia Business Learning Tour 2.0 | 向东学习 2.0

SME Sarawak was delighted to welcome the SME Malaysia Young Entrepreneurs Bureau and a delegation of business leaders from across Malaysia to Kuching for the East Malaysia Business Learning Tour 2.0（向东学习 2.0), held from 12–14 August 2026.

Supported by the national leadership of SME Malaysia and SME Sarawak, the three-day programme brought together prominent business leaders and young entrepreneurs from various states, including SME Malaysia National Vice Presidents Datuk Ada P**n, Datuk Miccele Siow and Sam Tsen; National Young Entrepreneurs Bureau Chairman Teh Gaik Cheong and Deputy Chairman Dr Jennifer Ong; President of SME Negeri Johor Dr Darren Lim; President of SME Negeri Sembilan Dr Jamie Chin; and Organising Chairperson Melise Chew.

The delegation was warmly welcomed by SME Sarawak President Jordan Ong Chung Siang, together with Vice Presidents Aw Hun Meng, Amy Tnay and Cr Alvin Chong Nyuk Fah, Secretary General Alan Wei, and SME Sarawak Young Entrepreneurs Bureau Chairman Ronald Ng Kho Fatt.

🌱 Learning from Sarawak’s Homegrown Businesses
On the first day, the delegation visited two inspiring local businesses, gaining first-hand insights into their innovative business models, operations and growth strategies:

🌿 Serapi Farm
An insightful visit showcasing smart farming technologies, including greenhouse, hydroponics and fertigation systems, and how innovation and technology can support sustainable agriculture and strengthen food security.

🪺 SaraNest
A homegrown bird’s nest enterprise offering an integrated business model spanning farming, processing, manufacturing, packaging and export, demonstrating the potential of transforming a local resource into a value-added global business.

Beyond business visits, the programme provided a valuable platform for young entrepreneurs to learn from one another, exchange ideas, build meaningful connections and gain fresh perspectives from successful Sarawak businesses.

SME Sarawak is proud to support initiatives that strengthen East-West business linkages, entrepreneurship and collaboration, and looks forward to creating more opportunities for entrepreneurs across Malaysia to learn, connect and grow together.

向东学习 2.0

砂拉越中小企业公会（SME Sarawak）很荣幸参与由 SME Malaysia 青商团主办的 “向东学习 2.0”之旅 并于 2026年8月12日至14日 在古晋热情接待来自马来西亚各州的企业领袖及青年企业家代表团。

本次为期三天的学习交流活动获得 SME Malaysia 全国领导层及 SME Sarawak 的支持，汇聚了来自全国各地的企业领袖，包括 SME Malaysia 全国副总会长 Datuk Ada P**n、Datuk Miccele Siow 及 Sam Tsen；全国青商团主席 Teh Gaik Cheong、副主席 Dr Jennifer Ong；柔佛州中小企业公会会长 Dr Darren Lim；森美兰州中小企业公会会长 Dr Jamie Chin；以及筹委会主席 Melise Chew。

代表团由 SME Sarawak 会长 Jordan Ong 亲自接待，并由副会长 Aw Hun Meng、Amy Tnay 及 Cr Alvin Chong Nyuk Fah、秘书长 Alan Wei，以及 SME Sarawak 青商团主席 Ronald Ng Kho Fatt 一同欢迎。

🌱 走进砂拉越本土企业，汲取创业智慧
学习之旅首日，代表团参访了两家充满活力及创新精神的砂拉越本土企业，从实际运营中了解企业的发展模式、创新理念及成长策略：

🌿 Serapi Farm
深入了解现代智慧农业的发展与应用，包括 温室、无土栽培（Hydroponics）及水肥一体化（Fertigation）系统，探索科技如何推动可持续农业发展，并为粮食安全作出贡献。

🪺 SaraNest
走访砂拉越本土燕窝企业，了解其涵盖 燕屋养殖、加工、制造、包装及出口 的一体化商业模式，见证本土企业如何将地方资源转化为高附加值产品，并拓展国际市场。

这不仅是一次企业参访，更是一个让青年企业家 学习、交流、建立人脉及启发新思维 的宝贵平台。

SME Sarawak 很荣幸能够支持并参与推动这项有意义的交流活动，进一步加强 东西马企业之间的联系、合作与交流，为全国企业家创造更多学习与共同成长的机会。

向东学习，携手成长！🤝

22/07/2026

Happy Sarawak Day! ❤️💛🖤

Today, we celebrate the rich heritage, unity, resilience, and remarkable journey of our beloved Sarawak.

As we commemorate this meaningful day, let us continue working hand in hand to build a stronger, more innovative, and prosperous Sarawak—where our SMEs thrive, communities flourish, and opportunities are created for future generations.

At SME Association of Sarawak, we remain committed to empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening business networks, and driving sustainable growth across our state.

Together, we empower SMEs.
Together, we build a stronger Sarawak.
Selamat Hari Sarawak!

14/07/2026

🤖 SME Sarawak Supports Sarawak's AI Future

SME Association of Sarawak was honoured to participate in the engagement session on the Sarawak AI Blueprint Kick-Off Journey led by our President, Mr. Jordan Ong.

The session, organised by SAIC, SBF and SCSDU brought together government agencies, business leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can drive innovation, productivity and digital transformation across Sarawak.

SME Sarawak looks forward to working closely with our partners in building a vibrant, innovative and AI-ready business ecosystem for Sarawak.

11/07/2026

9 July 2026
星洲日报 — 本会会长王钟贤针对我国政府就公务员退休年龄维持在60岁一事接受媒体访问。

06/07/2026

Thank You for Making the SME Platinum Business Awards 2026 Roadshow – Kuching a Great Success!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at the SME PBA 2026 Roadshow – Kuching today. Your overwhelming support, active participation and enthusiasm made the event truly meaningful.

We were honoured to welcome YB Datuk Malcom Mussen Lamoh, Deputy Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment Sarawak, as our Guest of Honour, whose presence reaffirmed the importance of governance, digitalisation and innovation in driving the growth of our SME community.

Special thanks to all our distinguished speakers and panelists for sharing their valuable knowledge and practical insights. We were especially encouraged by the lively panel discussion and engaging Q&A session, where participants actively exchanged ideas, asked thought-provoking questions and explored strategies for navigating today's evolving business landscape.

At SME Sarawak, we remain committed to empowering SMEs through knowledge sharing, collaboration and continuous learning. Together, we will continue building stronger, more resilient and future-ready businesses.

Thank you once again to all our partners, sponsors and participants for making today's event a memorable success. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming programmes!