Forum Highlights Importance of Standards for MSME Growth in Wawasan 2035

Bandar seri begawan: The World Standard Day Forum, held on the afternoon of October 14th at the Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, centered on the theme ‘Standards Driving MSMEs: Building Stronger Businesses for Wawasan 2035’. The forum focused on encouraging Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to adopt standards as a pathway to business growth and sustainability.

According to Radio Television Brunei, Awang Mohammad Harris bin Retired Brigadier General Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim, the Deputy Permanent Secretary for Trade and Industry at the Ministry of Finance and Economy, was in attendance. The forum included panelists from the Brunei Economic Development Board, the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam, and representatives from local companies. These panelists shared their experiences, challenges, and the benefits they have encountered by adhering to international standards.