KUCHING: Sarawak entrepreneurs have been urged to put aside fears over the e-invoicing system as support and training are already in place.
Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat said many entrepreneurs feel the system is complicated, but it is easier than it seems.
“With the right coaching, entrepreneurs can grasp the basics easily. What matters is having the courage to try, learn, and adapt to current needs,” he said in a speech read by MYSED Deputy Permanent Secretary Dolhadi Mazuki when officiating the Seminar Usahawan Madani: e-Invois at Majma Event and Convention Centre here yesterday.
He also reminded entrepreneurs not to run their businesses without a strong foundation in knowledge.
He pointed out that entrepreneurs in Sarawak are showing great potential and positive achievements, proving they are competitive and able to contribute to national economic growth.
“I would like to record my appreciation for the National Entrepreneurship Institute (INSKEN)’s commitment in Sarawak. The presence of its Kuching branch clearly reflects long-term support for local economic growth through entrepreneurship,” he said.
Ripin said INSKEN offers various seminars, training and mentoring programmes throughout the year.
Therefore, he urged entrepreneurs to seize these opportunities to continue learning for the survival of their businesses.
Looking ahead, he expressed his hopes that this initiative will become a catalyst for more strategic partnerships between INSKEN and state entrepreneurship agencies.
“I believe consistent efforts like this will empower entrepreneurs and make the ecosystem more sustainable, inclusive and dynamic,” he said.
Meanwhile, INSKEN chairman Mustaffa Kamil Ayub said the implementation of e-invoicing is part of efforts to accelerate business digital transformation.
He said the system allows entrepreneurs to manage sales data systematically, reduce the risk of fraud, and improve business productivity.
“In fact, the transition process is simple. In seminars like this, we show the most straightforward steps, from registering a tax identification number to using the MyInvois portal.
“With proper understanding, negative perceptions and fears about e-invoicing can be overcome, giving entrepreneurs the confidence to adapt to technological changes,” he said.
He added that INSKEN, as an agency under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, continues to offer training, seminars and guidance programmes throughout the year to strengthen the competitiveness of entrepreneurs nationwide.
The one-day seminar, attended by 362 participants, focused on e-invoicing to equip entrepreneurs with basic knowledge and practical skills in line with regulatory requirements.
