SEBA 2022 COMMENCES ITS FIRST-EVER NORTHERN EDITION TO UPLIFT SMES & ENTREPRENEURS OUTSIDE OF KL

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Organised by Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia, the first-ever Northern edition of the SME and Entrepreneurs Business Awards (SEBA) 2022 is set to take place on 26 March 2022 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang, in the presence of the guest of honour – Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang, Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi bin Haji Abdul Razak, as an effort to uplift SMEs and entrepreneurs that are established outside of Kuala Lumpur.

Earlier this year, Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia announced that the awards will be adapting the SEBA 2022: RISE UP concept, where they will be expanding into three chapters - the Northern Edition, Southern Edition, and the KL Grand Central, for its seventh instalment. The objective of this movement was to draw attention to deserving SMEs and entrepreneurs in Northern and Southern regions, while the KL Grand Central edition serves as the pinnacle of recognition.

The Northern edition of SEBA 2022 saw an overwhelming response, receiving nearly 200 applications from industry leaders who have made their mark in Langkawi, Perlis, Kedah, Penang, and Perak; out of which, 35 were nominated to claim the prestigious award at the grand gala event. These SMEs and entrepreneurs come from a multitude of industries including F&B, Education, Hospitality, Logistics, Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Digital Technology & Solutions, Healthcare, Beauty & Wellness, etc.

SEBA 2022 COMMENCES ITS FIRST-EVER NORTHERN EDITION TO UPLIFT SMES & ENTREPRENEURS OUTSIDE OF KL