Selangor: A total of 1,221 young entrepreneurs from 47 schools participating in the 2025 Tunas Niaga Programme (PROTUNe) have generated a combined revenue of over RM2.87 million within seven months, since March.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) group chief executive officer (Strategic Ventures), Md Kamarzan Md Rais, stated that since its launch in 1998, PROTUNe has evolved from a basic entrepreneurship training programme into a significant platform for nurturing students into critical thinkers who are resourceful and future-ready. Over its 27-year history, the programme has benefitted 30,521 students, supported by 2,536 mentor teachers. As a result, 1,202 student companies have been established, highlighting the programme's comprehensive nature as a signature initiative of PKNS's Entrepreneur Development Division (BPU).
Md Kamarzan highlighted that since 2009, companies under PROTUNe have achieved cumulative sales of RM34.4 million, showcasing the students' dedication and entrepreneurial spirit. These young entrepreneurs, who also participated in the PKNS Entrepreneur Carnival, gained valuable business experience and achieved a total revenue of RM721,830.77 over three days of sales from July 11 to 13, 2025. Through these experiences, students learn to manage their time, communicate effectively, understand market demands, and take calculated risks.
PROTUNe, held from March 3 to September 30, offered participants entrepreneurship training that combined theoretical lessons with practical experience. This included running businesses at their schools and participating in the PKNS Entrepreneur Carnival. The young entrepreneurs produced and marketed a variety of products and services, including food and beverages, handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing, as well as photography, laundry, catering, delivery, and recycled goods.
A total of 11 PROTUNe award categories were contested at the state level, such as Best School, Best Company, Best Presentation, Best Mentor Teacher, and Best Service Award. Additional categories included Best Creative Product, Best Product Innovation, Best Financial Report, Best Chief Executive Officer, Hope Award, and E-PROTUNe Award.
At the event, the Best School Award was presented to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Rantau Panjang, with SMK Munsyi Abdullah as the runner-up and Sekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan Kajang securing third place.