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National Cooperative Day 2025 Celebrates Vibrant Sector's Growth and Potential

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Datuk Ewon Benedick, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister, has praised the significant participation of cooperatives and entrepreneurs in the National Cooperative Day (HKN) 2025, noting the sector's steadily increasing vibrancy and its capacity to inspire others. The three-day event at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh features 242 exhibition booths, including 147 run by cooperatives, showcasing programs by agencies under the ministry. The celebration includes various activities such as consultations on cooperative services, Happy Hour MADANI sales, food stalls, and career fairs. Ewon toured the exhibition booths and encouraged the public to attend the event, citing the importance of strengthening and supporting the cooperative movement.

Key Takeaways:

  • 242 exhibition booths were featured at the National Cooperative Day 2025, including 147 run by cooperatives.
  • The sector's growing vibrancy and potential to inspire others were highlighted by Datuk Ewon Benedick, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister.
  • The event included various activities such as consultations on cooperative services, Happy Hour MADANI sales, food stalls, and career fairs.
  • The exhibition showcased programs by agencies under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives.
  • 22 cooperatives were involved in the tourism sector.
  • The event was attended by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh who will officiate the closing ceremony.
  • The public was invited to explore the exhibitions and meet cooperative leaders and micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) entrepreneurs.

Statistics:

  • 147 exhibition booths were run by cooperatives at the National Cooperative Day 2025.
  • 242 exhibition booths were featured at the event.
  • 22 cooperatives were involved in the tourism sector.
  • The event will conclude on July 28, 2025 (tomorrow).

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency: "Ewon Lauds Cooperatives' Participation in HKN 2025" (26 Jul 2025)

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