KOTA KINABALU: State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Hajiji Mohd Noor said franchising represents a platform that is suitable for business expansion, thus creating a Bumiputera trade and industrial community that is resilient.
He said this is because the implementation of the franchise system required mutual trust and collective responsibillities especially between the franchisor and franchisee.
“Without the drive and willingness to work in a business chain like a franchise system, one may not succeed and both parties may suffer losses,” he said in his opening address at the Sabah Franchise SME showcase 2013 at 1Borneo, Likas near here yesterday.
The text of his speech was delivered by his Assistant Minister Datuk Edward Yong Oui Fah. — Bernama