Pernas To Debut Bizfrancais At PIHEX 2026
GEORGE TOWN, July 22 (Bernama) – Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (Pernas) will introduce Bizfrancais at the Penang International Halal Expo (PIHEX) 2026 as a strategic platform to expand halal and shariah-compliant franchise business opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
In a statement today, it said the initiative was in line with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living's (KPDN) agenda to empower micro, small and medium enterprises, while strengthening the country's franchise ecosystem as a driver of the halal economy.
To be held on July 24-26 at the Seberang Perai Polytechnic, PIHEX 2026 will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“The expo is an important platform which gathers halal industry players, entrepreneurs and investors to explore opportunities for collaborations and expand businesses through the franchise model.
“Through Bizfrancais, Pernas will showcase 25 entrepreneurs comprising local franchisors as well as entrepreneurs who have completed or are currently undergoing franchise development and training programmes under Pernas' guidance," it said.
Participating brands include Bubble Laundrette, D'Sara Fried Chicken, AZ Motorsport, Glocal Travel & Tours, Penawar Klinik dan Dewan Bersalin Muslimah Sdn Bhd, Asia Aquatec, Mat Saleh Barber and Malaya Revolutions Sdn Bhd, as well as other high-potential local brands.
To-date, the Northern Zone has 338 local franchise entrepreneurs, with 127 based in Penang.
Aside from food and beverages, the franchise industry now spans a wide range of high-potential sectors, including education, services, healthcare, tourism, as well as beauty and cosmetics.
Throughout PIHEX 2026, Pernas will offer free business consultation services, information on franchise development programmes, business advisory services and financing facilities tailored for Bumiputera franchise entrepreneurs.
--BERNAMA