KUALA LUMPUR: A formal ceremony to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indonesian Women Entrepreneurs Association (IWAPI) and the Association of Bumiputera Women in Business and Profession (Peniagawati) was held with great splendour at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuala Lumpur. This historic event was witnessed by Bapak Hermono, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, who also serves as the Advisor to IWAPI’s Malaysia Representative.
The MoU was signed by the President of IWAPI’s Malaysia Representative, Datin Nany Rusyamsi, and the President of Peniagawati, YBhg. Dato’ Emmy Suraya Hussein, in the presence of IWAPI’s Central President, Ibu Nita Yudi, and the Peniagawati EXCO members who attended to enliven the ceremony.
IWAPI, founded on 10 February 1975 by Prof. Kemala Motik and Dr. Dewi Motik Pramono, M.Sc., is an organization committed to advancing women entrepreneurs in Indonesia through various networks, training, and empowerment programs. Since its inception, IWAPI has multiplied from a few women entrepreneurs to more than 30,000 members across Indonesia.
Peniagawati, registered on 24 March 1980, continues strengthening its position as a leading association representing Bumiputera women entrepreneurs in Malaysia. Throughout its history, Peniagawati has played a significant role in enhancing the status of Bumiputera women entrepreneurs and reinforcing their participation in national development. Under the leadership of each President of Peniagawati, albeit with different styles, the association has successfully steered towards the same vision of becoming an organization that enhances the livelihoods of Bumiputera women entrepreneurs.
The signing of this MoU aims to strengthen the cooperative relationship between the two organizations in efforts to empower women entrepreneurs in Indonesia and Malaysia through business networking programs, business matching, and cultural exchanges. The IWAPI National Work Meeting (RAKERNAS), scheduled for 23 to 24 September 2024 at Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, is expected to attract 1,000 Indonesian women entrepreneurs from 36 provinces.
A total of 100 exhibition booths will be provided, including prominent Indonesian brands such as Sari Ayu, Wardah, and others, alongside participation from local entrepreneurs from Malaysia. Entrepreneurs from various sectors such as beauty, health & spa, ready-to-eat food, fashion, and others will showcase their products and services throughout the two-day event. This program is open to the public, and we warmly welcome support from government agencies and various stakeholders.
Through the business synergy formed between these two countries, it is hoped that business networks will be enhanced, business opportunities developed, and relations between the two countries strengthened, thereby expanding cooperation towards closer cultural exchange and entrepreneurship in the future.
Interested parties wishing to participate in this exhibition are invited to contact the organizers.
