Call to grow medium-sized businesses

In a statement, Gopee- Scoon emphasised the need for local financial institutions to be more supportive of local entrepreneurs. She affirmed the ministry’s support through relevant platforms and programmes facilitated by ExporTT given that agency’s mandate to build the export capacity and competitiveness of domestic companies.

Incoming Chamber CEO Gabriel Faria said the Chamber intended to utilise the skills bank of its membership to mentor smaller companies and confirmed its willingness to partner with the Government through various initiatives to ensure the growth of local businesses.

Outgoing Chamber CEO Catherine Kumar said, “There are opportunities for our local manufacturers/ businesses but we now need to work on building capacity to take advantage of it.” Gopee-Scoon expressed appreciation to Kumar for her excellent work and contribution to the growth and development of the country’s private sector.