KUALA LUMPUR: The Accredited Social Enterprise recognition in Malaysia obtained a double-badge verification from the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) in March this yr, thus enhancing the visibility of social enterprises within the nation on the global stage.
Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick mentioned that social enterprises receiving the Accredited Social Enterprise recognition from the ministry would routinely be recognised by SEWF with no need to endure a further worldwide analysis.
“Kuskop (Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives) has additionally launched a brand new accreditation stage, specifically Aspiring Social Enterprise, to encourage extra new entrepreneurs to have interaction in social enterprise and work in the direction of changing into absolutely accredited,“ he mentioned in a press release in the course of the Social Enterprise Day celebration organised by the ministry in collaboration with the Chamber of Social Entrepreneur Development (CSED) and SME Bank.
At the occasion, 15 social enterprises obtained the Accredited Social Enterprise recognition from Kuskop.
“Accredited social enterprises are eligible to use for revenue tax exemption for 3 consecutive evaluation years,“ he mentioned.
Themed ‘Social Enterprise Malaysia Amplifying Impact (SEMAI)’, Social Enterprise Day goals to boost public consciousness about social enterprises whereas introducing and supporting them in advertising their services.
Ewon highlighted varied partaking actions, together with the sharing of experiences and information in regards to the social entrepreneurship ecosystem, the position of firms in enhancing social impression inside communities, and success tales of social enterprises to encourage the general public.
“Kuskop can be internet hosting a Basic Social Entrepreneurship Course and a Social Enterprise Recognition Clinic for members, together with a Buy Social sale involving 50 social entrepreneurs from throughout Malaysia,“ he added.
During the occasion, logos for all three recognition ranges – Aspiring Social Enterprise, Basic Social Enterprise, and Accredited Social Enterprise – have been additionally launched.
