KENINGAU - November 28, 2024;  The ceremony for the handing over of Sokongan Pengukuhan Usahawan Luar Bandar  (SPKLB) fund and the handing over of certificates for Digital Marketing participants Series 2 - 2024. This ceremony was completed by the General Manager of LIGS, Tuan Sabdil bin Tanjong. Also present was Tuan Alexsius Modiun who is also the Deputy General Manager (SKIM), Tuan. Suhaidi Sabri is also the managing representative of the Sabah Land and Development Board (SLDB), Mrs. Chia Ching Lian is also the Deputy General Manager (Processing and Marketing) and Mrs. Rehina Daffney Gazim (Assistant Secretary for MAFFI plants and infrastructure).

A total of 20 recipients of SPKLB assistance for the year 2024 have been selected to receive this allocation in the form of agricultural/business equipment respectively. This one-off allocation has been introduced since 2021 and benefits a total of 224 LIGS entrepreneurs with an total value of RM 986,694.50.

At the same time, a total of 66 participants were selected to follow the Digital Marketing Course run by e-Lokal. This course lasted for 2 days on November 27 and 28, involving a total of 30 LIGS entrepreneurs and 36 SLDB entrepreneurs. This course aims to provide training and exposure to LIGS and SLDB entrepreneurs, especially in relation to business potential involving advertising through social media and other digital platforms.

Throughout the program, 20 exhibition lots for entrepreneurs have been prepared. Entrepreneurs around Keningau have the opportunity to display and sell their products. Among the products on display are handicrafts, food products, fruit seeds and the sale of tilapia fish.