KUALA LUMPUR, 14 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Cooperative Institute of Malaysia (IKMa) celebrated its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of contributions to cooperative education, training and human capital development in Malaysia.
Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin officiated the 70th Anniversary Legacy Celebration at Dewan Tun Dr Ismail, World Trade Centre (WTC) Kuala Lumpur.
The dinner ceremony also marked the official conclusion of IKMa’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations for 1956–2026.
Established in 1956 as Maktab Bekerjasama-sama Malaya (MKM), IKMa has developed into a leading institution for cooperative education and training, focusing on producing knowledgeable, competent and competitive personnel.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi (KUSKOP), IKMa conducts nearly 700 training programmes, seminars and guidance sessions annually.
These initiatives involve approximately 25,000 participants and benefit nearly 55,000 individuals each year.
The institute’s role has become increasingly important as Malaysia’s cooperative sector continues to expand, with more than 16,000 registered cooperatives and membership exceeding seven million people.
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The sector has also recorded business turnover of RM81.62 billion, reflecting its contribution to the national economy.
IKMa’s recognition as a Cooperative Cultural Heritage (CCH) institution by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) in 2026 further strengthened its standing internationally.
KUSKOP expressed its appreciation to IKMa personnel for their contributions and continued commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s cooperative movement.
Also present at the ceremony were IKMa Board Chairman Onn Abu Bakar, KUSKOP Deputy Secretary-General (Policy and Monitoring) Haji Rahman Mohd Din and Deputy Secretary-General (Entrepreneurship Development) Datuk Saidatu Akhma Hassan.
IKMa Director-General Datuk Dr Mohd Ali Mansor, along with senior officials from KUSKOP and its agencies, also attended the event.
The anniversary highlighted IKMa’s continuing role in supporting cooperative development through education, skills enhancement and institutional capacity building.– The Capital Post
