Haslina (seated, middle), flanked by Wong (on her left) and Voo, with Alexander (left), Vun (right) and all participants comprising entrepreneurs from women’s organisations registered with Jhewa and Swepa.
KOTA KINABALU: Over 100 entrepreneurs from all over Sabah benefited from a seminar on Business Transformation with E-Invoice : Integration into Sustainable Development Strategies and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
It was organised by the Sabah Women Entrepreneurs & Professionals Association (Swepa) and funded by Sabah Women’s Affairs Department or Jabatan Hal Ehwal Wanita Sabah (Jhewa).
Organising Chairperson Michelle Voo said the seminar aimed to increase awareness and understanding of e-invoicing, a system recently implemented by the Malaysian Government and its integration into sustainable development strategies and ESG principles.
Officiated by Jhewa Director Haslina Ismail, the event featured four guest speakers who addressed key topics essential to modern business operations. They were Alexander Iskandar B Tanggung Mahmud – Implementation of E-Invoice in Malaysia; Michelle Voo – Guidance on MyInvois Portal & E-Invoice Coding; Alester Gabriel – Product & Service Placement; and Ir. Jess Vun – Sustainable Development Towards ESG in Business.
Haslina congratulated Swepa on winning the “Top50 Professional & Career Women Global Awards – Fourteenth Edition 2024,” recently. “This recognition underscores the association’s outstanding contribution to women’s development in the economic sector,” she said.
Participants were given practical insights into e-invoicing through demonstrations on the MyInvois portal and discussions on its potential to streamline operations while contributing to sustainable growth.
“E-Invoicing is relatively new to us. Thanks to Swepa and Jhewa, we are able to get acquainted with the rapid development of the digital economy,” they said.
The seminar also emphasised how businesses could align with ESG goals to remain competitive and responsible in the evolving market landscape.
Swepa President Karen Wong highlighted the importance of equipping entrepreneurs with tools to adapt to government policies while fostering sustainable business practices.
The seminar concluded with a lively lucky draw session, adding excitement and camaraderie to an impactful day of learning.
