KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The National Association of Women Entrepreneurs Malaysia (NAWEM) and the Penang Affiliates of NAWEM (PAN), want to help broadcast the numerous private and public grants and business funding as well as opportunities available in Malaysia for entrepreneurs, especially women.

PAN is organising the "Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs" event on Oct 8, in collaboration with government agencies for this purpose.

In a statement Tuesday, PAN chairperson Ong Swe Ee said: "We are here to assist women entrepreneurs grow and create business empires. This event is a platform for us to network and share success stories and experiences."

The morning session will be lead by The Chicken Rice Shop founder Gaik Wong. Ken-Rich Chemical Production chief executive officer, Hooi Lai Lin will lead the afternoon session.

The event will be held at the Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel, Penang.

Details of the event are available at www.penangwomenentrepreneurs.blogspot.com and the NAWEM website, www.nawem.org.my.

-- BERNAMA