He added that throughout their time in the state, participants spent on accommodation, including hotel and homestay bookings, food, and shopping.
“We estimate that each person spent about RM500 over the four days — Thursday, the two days of the event (Friday and Saturday), and Sunday.
"Traders in key areas like Pasar Kedai Payang, food stall owners, and other small vendors greatly benefited from the programme. In fact, hotels and guesthouses across the state were fully booked due to participants coming from all over the country," he said after officiating the Terengganu Entrepreneur Fund (DUTE) programme and the Motorcycle Financing Scheme here today.
Ariffin said RM800,000 has been allocated for the Motorcycle Financing Scheme, and 160 young entrepreneurs would benefit from this new initiative, which is being introduced for the first time this year.
"This scheme targets gig economy workers, such as food delivery drivers, couriers, and e-commerce service providers, as well as individuals who have recently started small businesses and require motorcycles to operate.
"Applications can be made at the respective state constituency offices, with each applicant eligible for a RM5,000 interest-free loan," he added.
-- BERNAMA
