| Faza Suraj |
ASPIRANT local and permanent resident entrepreneurs particularly amongst the youth are being encouraged to attend upcoming roadshows of the yet to be established National Business Council of Brunei Darussalam.
A press conference was held yesterday by some of the founding members of the council which would be otherwise known as the Majlis Perdagangan Kebangsaan Brunei Darussalam where they discussed on the aims and objectives of the roadshow which are mainly to disseminate information to the public while to hear their opinions on starting a trade association to represent the whole commercial industry and businesses in the Sultanate.
Dr Haji Mohd Hatta bin Haji Zainal Abidin and (Dr) Haji Mohd Shah bin Haji Ahmad both established tycoons based in Brunei expressed their wish to uphold His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and the government towards enhancing the economic activity of businesses, industries and small medium enterprises which encompasses the locals and permanent residents in the country.
During the conference, it was informed that the first roadshow will be held at the capital on Saturday, August 13 at 10am with the venue yet to be announced.
Dr Hj Mohd Hatta bin Hj Zainal Abidin speaking during the conference
“We hope to create a conducive platform for entrepreneurs whether established or still in the learning phase where they can have the ability to discuss and learn from each other and hopefully support each other’s growth,” stated Dr Haji Mohd Hatta as he emphasises that registration for members of the council is open to any individuals who have an interest in starting a business, those who are already established and even those who are already deemed successful.
“Even though we are targeting to build a new generation of entrepreneurs, we still need the experience of the successful business persons in Brunei to help strengthen the council’s cumulative knowledge as members are welcome to contribute ideas,” added Dr Haji Mohd Hatta.
(Dr) Haji Mohd Shah during the conference promised that there will be transparency amongst members towards mutual development and will be kept in the loop about any unsuccessful businesses. He also highlighted that with a unity of local and permanent resident businessmen and entrepreneurs alike, the council aims to one day represent the nation in Asean level activities such as the Asean Economic Community.
They jointly explained that for now, the aim is to get members to participate in the council and appoint the core positions democratically where only then they will be able to formally establish the council and decide their next move.
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