Nestle Malaysia Opens Women’s Program With RM5,000 Grants for 5 Entrepreneurs

1 articles · Updated · The Star Online · May 24

Five women will each receive RM5,000 in seed funding and eight weeks of mentorship under Program MAGGI Wanita Cukup Berani 4.0, with applications open until June 30.
Nestle Malaysia is running the programme with KEMAS to bring entrepreneurship support directly into grassroots communities and help women turn food-based business ideas into income.
The initiative launched at the Pusat Kegiatan Masyarakat in Bandar Baru Klang and is aimed especially at women from B40 communities, linking traditional skills with modern entrepreneurship.
Applicants must submit a business idea and complete four online modules, as MAGGI positions the programme as a route to confidence, digital-economy participation and longer-term financial independence.

Beyond five winners, how does this initiative create lasting economic change for Malaysia's aspiring female entrepreneurs?

As Malaysia rethinks poverty labels, how does this program identify and support women in true financial need?

How does an online program effectively reach B40 women who may face a significant digital divide?