23 September 2026 • Miri, Sarawak
MIRI, SARAWAK, 23 September 2026 — With less than five years remaining to 2030, Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (Pernas) is intensifying its efforts to promote and expand franchise businesses across Malaysia, in line with the National Franchise Policy’s 2030 (DFN2030) target of developing 25,000 franchise entrepreneurs by 2030.
As part of its efforts to broaden access to franchise opportunities, Pernas is bringing its BizFrancais platform to Miri, Sarawak through a collaboration with Karnival Jom Heboh. The event, taking place from 25 to 27 September 2026 at Miri Boulevard, will feature the BizFrancais Pernas pavilion, bringing together 20 entrepreneurs and franchise brands from across Malaysia.
The participation also brings together the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), alongside its agencies; Pernas, the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) and Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) to provide information and support to aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners.
Among the brands participating in BizFrancais Pernas at Miri are UNCLEBOB, XG Coating, Kaara Saaram Claypot, ShefuMart, MENSCULINE, The Manhattan Fish Market, Robert T. 1994 Optical, Marrybrown and Eartheories, representing a range of business sectors and franchise concepts.
The diverse participation reflects Pernas’ continued efforts to encourage greater diversification within Malaysia’s franchise industry, which extends beyond the food and beverage (F&B) sector to include services, beauty, automotive, education and other business segments.
Pernas Chief Executive Officer Datuk Nor Azam M. Taib said the organisation is intensifying its initiatives to educate, guide and facilitate more Malaysian entrepreneurs in exploring franchising as a structured avenue for business growth.
“Pernas continues to strengthen its efforts to bring franchise opportunities closer to entrepreneurs across the country. Through platforms such as BizFrancais, we aim to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with greater exposure to established franchise brands, as well as access to information and guidance that can help them make informed decisions about entering the franchise industry.”
“Our focus is also on expanding the franchise ecosystem by encouraging entrepreneurs to explore opportunities across various franchise sectors, beyond F&B segment. The participation of brands from diverse sectors demonstrates the growing diversity and potential within Malaysia’s franchise landscape,” he said.
“Pernas continues to strengthen its efforts to bring franchise opportunities closer to entrepreneurs across the country. Through platforms such as BizFrancais, we aim to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with greater exposure to established franchise brands, as well as access to information and guidance that can help them make informed decisions about entering the franchise industry.”
For 2026, Pernas has organised the BizFrancais program in several locations, including Penang and Sabah, and is now extending it to Miri, Sarawak. This initiative serves as a platform connecting franchisors, franchisees, aspiring entrepreneurs, and relevant government agencies, while bringing franchise opportunities closer to local communities.
Looking ahead, Pernas remains open to strengthening collaborations with government agencies, private-sector partners and industry players to expand its outreach and intensify entrepreneurship development initiatives nationwide.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Cik Nurshuhadah Hamid
Head of Strategic Communications
E-mel : shuhadah.hamid@pernas.my
Tel No.: +603-3001 7824
Farazuha Aripin
Strategic Communications Executive
E-mel: farazuha.aripin@pernas.my
No. Telefon: +6017-724 6124
PERBADANAN NASIONAL BERHAD (PERNAS)
Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (Pernas) is a company wholly owned by the Minister of Finance Incorporated (Ministry of Finance) with the mandate to spearhead the development of the franchise industry in Malaysia and support the growth of the nation’s entrepreneurial community.
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