ICSB Malaysia Network

WELCOME TO ICSB MALAYSIA NETWORKS (IMN)

Who Are We?

We are an informal group of like-minded people who are happy to share information, knowledge and experience, for the advancement of entrepreneurship worldwide, thus contributing to accelerated growth of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in Malaysia.

IMN is an “Associate” of ICSB (International Council for Small Business), at George Washington University, Washington DC (www.icsb.org).

Established in 1995, ICSB is a Professional Body for all individuals, universities, corporation & other organisations, promoting and enhancing entrepreneurship for the accelerated development of MSMEs in all parts of the world.

Prior to the of IMN, ICSB’s presence in Malaysia was represented through ICSMEE Malaysia (till 31 December 2020).

Who are IMN members?

IMN Advisors

PROF DATO' DR ANSARY

Founding President / CEO of the Asia e University which is a collaborative effort of 31 Asian countries under the Asian Cooperative Dialogue. Professor Dato' Ansary was also awarded by Enterprise Asia the Most Promising Entrepreneur in recognition of Asia e University's great success as start up in 2010.

TAN SRI ABD RAHMAN MAMAT

Former Secretary-General, Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Government of Malaysia. Currently, Chairman of several Public Listed Companies and Government Linked Companies.

PROF DR AYMAN EL TARABISHY

President & CEO, ICSB, Washington DC, Professor & Deputy Chair, School of Management, George Washington University, Washington DC.

Wayne Lim

Group Managing Director & Editor, Malaysia SME Media Group.

Interim Organisation of IMN

DR ZAKARIA TAIB

DR SHAN MOOTHI

Vision & Mission

VISION

To serve as a Professional Body for individuals and organizations promoting entrepreneurship and development of MSMEs.

MISSION

To enhance entrepreneurship for accelerated MSMEs growth and development, leveraging on global knowledge, experience and networks.

Objectives

On-Going Research

Encourage on-going research in the field of entrepreneurship and small business through cross-border collaboration.

A Learning Platform

A learning platform for students and new start-up, by exposing them to leading thinkers and practitioners all over the world.

Collaborate With Institutions

Collaborate with institutions promoting entrepreneurship & MSMEs development.

Conferences & Events

Participation in international conferences & events to increase awareness in international best practices.

New Approach

Explore new approach and collaborative model to drive entrepreneurship to next level.

Platform For Exchange Ideas

Platform for business owners, researchers, educators and policy makers to exchange ideas.

Platform For Cooperation

Platform for cooperation and dialogues with similar organization.

Advocate SMEs

Advocate the formation of small business as a mean for economic growth and human prosperity.