PENANG, 9 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – A total of 121 participants attended the Orang Asli Entrepreneurship and Cooperative Seminar (SUKOA) 2026, organised by the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) to strengthen entrepreneurial skills, business knowledge and economic opportunities among the Orang Asli community.
The three-day seminar, held from 6 to 8 November at Bahang Bay Hotel in Penang, carried the theme “Wadah Baharu Perniagaan Warisan”, focusing on developing entrepreneurship while supporting traditional business activities within the community.
The programme featured knowledge-sharing sessions, entrepreneurship strategies, skills development activities and business networking opportunities aimed at helping participants strengthen their business capabilities.
Several government agencies and industry partners participated in the seminar, providing expertise and insights into entrepreneurship, cooperative development and business opportunities.
Among the organisations involved were the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM), TEKUN Nasional, the Malaysia Cooperative Societies Commission, Malaysia Design Development Centre (DDEC) and Mentor Corporate House Sdn Bhd.
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Their participation provided opportunities for Orang Asli entrepreneurs to gain exposure to business development strategies, strengthen professional networks and explore potential collaboration with relevant agencies and industry representatives.
The closing ceremony was officiated by JAKOA Director-General Muhammad Akmal Ila bin Ahmad, who attended alongside the department’s Socioeconomic Development Division Director, Muhamad bin Abu Bakar, and other senior JAKOA officials.
The seminar formed part of JAKOA’s efforts to support the socioeconomic development of Orang Asli communities through entrepreneurship education, skills enhancement and business networking.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli (JAKOA), SUKOA 2026 brought together 121 participants and various strategic partners to strengthen entrepreneurship knowledge, skills and business connections among Orang Asli entrepreneurs. – The Capital Post
