Strive to work hard and be competitive, entrepreneurs told
LAHAD DATU: Entrepreneurs need to work hard to develop their business to become more competitive.
Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Assafal P Alian said, entrepreneurs should be daring enough to face risks and problems in order to achieve success.
He added that entrepreneurs should not worry as the government always provides assistance and support to them.
“Various aid and assistance are provided by the government to help entrepreneurs, and they should utilize the aid and assistance provided by the government to develop their business,” he said.
Assafal, who is also Tungku assemblyman, said this in his speech at the closing ceremony of Lahad Datu Entrepreneurs Community (Perlu) carnival at Dataran Palma.
In his speech, Assafal also urged entrepreneurs to seize the available opportunities in the tourism industry.
He said Lahad Datu is not only known for its plantation industry, but also tourism which offers various opportunities for the entrepreneurs.
“The government is also committed to bringing development to the districts in the east coast of Sabah among which is the initiative by government to develop the tourism industry. In line with this effort, there will be a lot of opportunities that should be taken up by the entrepreneurs to develop themselves,” he added.
Meanwhile, chairman of Perlu, Saripuddin Kamaruddin, said that Perlu will continue to implement activities that could help to further develop the entrepreneurs community.
He also thanked the new government for its concern about entrepreneurs, especially in this district.