The Malaysian Entrepreneurs Development Association (PUMM) Melaka State Liaison successfully organized the “PUMM Melaka Glory Night 2023” networking event on 14th December 2023. The event featured the PUMM Melaka Installation Ceremony, Recognition of state liaison committees and members, and commendation of Malacca’s longstanding businesses. Honorable guests included Chairman of DPS Resources BHD Tan Sri Sow Chin Chuan, Melaka EXCO member YB Allex Seah Shoo Chin, Melaka EXCO member YB Kerk Chee Yee, CEO of Invest Melaka Ginie Lim, Datuk Dr. Ting Chung Cheng.
Mr Tan Lay Seong, National President of PUMM, emphasized the importance of recognizing the contributions of established Malaysian businesses to the economy. He called for the promotion of activities acknowledging the resilience of these legacy companies, serving as role models for young entrepreneurs. He commended PUMM for its 30 years of active engagement, focusing on the development of young entrepreneurs and supporting those aspiring to venture into business. He expressed hope for the establishment of new chapters in Kedah and Perak.
Melaka EXCO member YB Kerk Chee Yee highlighted the challenge of the low technological content in the tourism industry, which contributes over 40% to the state’s GDP. He stressed the need for the state government to not only attract investments but also revamp the economic structure by enhancing technological aspects to improve the income levels of the youth. YB Kerk, also state advisor to the PUMM Melaka State Liaison, encouraged PUMM to play a greater role in knowledge sharing and guiding young individuals in nation-building.
Mr Danni Piong, PUMM Melaka State Liaison Chairman, underscored the critical role of networking in achieving success. He highlighted the opportunities provided by PUMM for its members to expand their networks across various fields, fostering connections that can positively impact their growth. He expressed gratitude for the dedicated efforts of the event organizing committee and stressed the importance of leaders understanding the experience of being led, aiming to lead more teams in the future.
The event recognized eight Melaka longstanding businesses, and the “Best of PUMM Melaka State Liaison,” highlighting the Most Active State Committees and Members, the Best Organizing Chairman, and other outstanding contributions. This acknowledgment aimed to celebrate and encourage excellence within the PUMM Melaka community.
Participants included PUMM National President Tan Lay Seong, Organizing Chairlady Peggy Cho, Immediate Past President Dato Tony Looi, Vice President Dato’ Dr Teh Tai Yong, Vice President Michael Teoh, Vice President Eugene Ng, Honorary Treasurer Dato Jason Foo, Penang State Liaison Chairman Alec Ooi, Pahang State Liaison Chairman Alson Lim, KL & Selangor State Liaison Chairman Jeff Ho, Negeri Sembilan State Liaison Chairman Timothy Teo, Melaka State Liaison Chairman Danni Piong, Johor State Liaison Chairman Dato’ Sri Chang, Sarawak State Liaison Chairlady Lina Hu, Central Committee Jocelyn Leong, Soo Soon Kid, Jimmi Yeo, Kate Ma, Eric Lim and Terry Teoh.
【青创会马六甲州联委会 “荣耀之夜2023” 活动成功举办】
马来西亚创业促进会（青创会；PUMM）马六甲州联委会于2023年12月4日成功举办了”荣耀之夜2023″交流晚会，其中包括州联委会就职仪式、表彰会员及理事，以及对马六甲老字号企业的表扬。其中，出席活动嘉宾包括DPS资源执行主席丹斯里苏进权、甲州行政议员谢守钦、副议长郭子毅、马六甲投资公司（Invest Melaka）首席执行员拿督林秀凌、马来西亚台商联合会荣誉会长拿督丁重诚等。
青创会全国总会长陈礼祥在晚会上表示，类似表扬马来西亚老字号的活动应得到政府和相关单位的推行，以肯定这些企业对大马经济的贡献。他强调，老字号品牌公司的坚韧发展是年轻创业者的学习楷模，同时赞扬青创会在过去30年里成为大马最活跃的公会，关注青年发展，为有志创业的年轻人提供支持。陈礼祥表示，青创会的理念是互相扶持，希望这将培养更多的企业家，并期待在吉打和玻璃市建立分会。
马六甲州议员郭子毅指出，虽然甲州旅游业贡献州内生产总值逾40%，但由于产业链技术含量低，难以提高年轻人的薪水水平。他呼吁州政府在招商引资的同时，重整经济结构，提升产业链技术，以留住人才。晚会上，郭子毅被任命为甲州青创会顾问，并希望该会能够在知识分享和引导年轻人参与国家建设方面发挥更大作用。
青创会马六甲州联委会主席房侑良强调人脉对于成功至关重要。他表示，青创会为会员提供了扩展人脉的机会，使他们能够跨足各个领域，结识更广泛的人脉圈子。房侑良感谢晚会筹委会的辛勤努力，强调成功的领导应该能够理解被领导的感觉，并希望能够带领更多的团队。
青创会马六甲州联委会表扬了州内八家老字企业商家，同时也表彰了表现卓越的州理事和会员。这些企业包括隆栈贸易公司、和记鸡饭、金马广告有限公司、中华参茸药行酒庄有限公司、北京楼鱼翅海鲜酒家、宝升金钻行、Eye to Eye Optometrist 以及东升园海鲜家。
与会者包括青创会全国总会长陈礼祥、筹委会主席朱培琪、辅导会长拿督雷智雄、副总会长拿督郑大勇博士、副总会长张赐林、副总会长黄永溢、总财政拿督傅棋龙、槟州联委会主席黄玟豪、彭亨州联委会主席林振华、隆雪州联委会主席何志强、森州联委会主席張剑锋、甲州联委会主席房侑良、柔佛州联委会主席拿督斯里张运祥、砂拉越州联委会主席傅珠鈴、中央理事梁惠莹、苏顺杰、杨际立、马碧卿、林敬捷、以及张奕鹏。
