Social Enterprise Day 2024 was celebrated on 27 June 2024 at the Asia School of Business (ASB), Kuala Lumpur and this celebration was further perfected by the presence of YB Datuk Ewon Benedick, Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives.

Social Enterprises (SE) are business entities whose primary mission is to address social or environmental issues while generating profit. Unlike traditional businesses, SE prioritizes positive impact on society and the surrounding world. They use business models to solve problems such as poverty, education, health, and environmental sustainability. By combining social and economic objectives, social enterprises strive to bring about meaningful and effective change in society.

This Social Enterprise Day celebration aims to provide exposure about social enterprise (SE) as well as help introduce and promote the products and services of social enterprises present on the day to the public. In addition, this celebration also helped to increase the number of SEs applying for a rating through the rating clinic as well as attracting the public’s interest in the impact provided by SEs.

SE Marketplace@ASB

Kreasi has taken this opportunity to exhibit together with other SEs. We have opened a booth at this SE Marketplace@ASB by promoting products sewn and produced by the RuangKreasi community such as plushie soft toys, mini backpack handicrafts, drawstring bags, and many other types of handicrafts. We also promote the innovative product D’Athirah Magic Ruler (DMR) as a product that can help tailors save time and simplify the process of drawing clothing patterns.

In conclusion, Social Enterprise Day 2024, celebrated on 27 June at the Asia School of Business (ASB) in Kuala Lumpur, successfully showcased the vital role of social enterprises in addressing social and environmental issues while generating profit. The presence of YB Datuk Ewon Benedick, Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, added significance to the event. By highlighting the innovative products and services of social enterprises like Kreasi and the D’Athirah Magic Ruler (DMR), the event demonstrated how business models can solve pressing societal problems. The event not only promoted awareness and appreciation of social enterprises but also fostered collaboration and interest in their impactful work. As we look forward to future celebrations, it is essential to continue supporting and empowering social enterprises to create meaningful and sustainable change in society.