KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 – The Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and PINTAR Foundation, celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of the CGC100 Youth Entrepreneurship Programme’s Comprehensive Track. Thirty participants from unserved and underserved communities completed the intensive 12-month course aimed at empowering youth with essential entrepreneurial skills. The graduation ceremony, officiated by CGC Chairman Dato’ Mohammed Hussein, was attended by key figures including CGC President & CEO Datuk Mohd Zamree Mohd Ishak and PINTAR Foundation General Manager Norzalina Masom.
The programme, designed to up-skill, re-skill, and cross-skill participants, featured sessions led by industry experts to help participants establish the foundations for successful business ownership. Dato’ Mohammed Hussein emphasized CGC’s commitment to fostering an ecosystem where MSMEs can thrive, while participants like Darlene Cheng Key Li and Nurul Ain Aqilah Hamzha highlighted the significant impact of the programme on their businesses. The event also marked the launch of the second cohort’s Fast Track programme, furthering CGC’s mission to inspire and equip young entrepreneurs.
