Scheduled to begin next month at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, SIBS 2024 will be held in two series: Series One from July 25 to 27, and Series Two from Oct 16 to 19. This series will offer industry insights, engagement opportunities, and international networking platforms.

Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said this will ensure micro and macro entrepreneurs can operate with greater confidence in the city, create better job opportunities and stimulate the local economy.

“PKNS is targeting RM1bil this year, but due to the slow economy, we have only achieved RM600mil in sales thus far. Hopefully, the economy will improve next year and we will be able to launch the projects as planned,” - Md Kamarzan

According to Amirudin, Greater Klang Valley, involving the four local authorities, has been designed to be a metropolitan model in Malaysia and South-east Asia.

“This is indicative of PTRS’ excellent quality since some of these students cannot afford additional education or tuition. Some of them may have failed (the SPM), but with our help and guidance through PTRS, 89 of them became outstanding students.”