Understanding A Social Entrepreneurship and Its Development In Malaysia

Abstract

Social entrepreneurship (SE) has started to gain attention in Malaysia lately. The sub-field of entrepreneurship became popular due to the activeness of some social entrepreneurs on their social media platforms. However, what is the meaning of SE? What is its development position in Malaysia? So that the aim of this study was to review the actual meaning of SE itself and its current development in Malaysia. The information for this study was gathered from secondary sources including journal articles and online platforms. Discussions and reviews are made based on the findings of previous studies that have been published by past researchers. The discussions from this study can shed light on the actual meaning of SE and its role in developing the economy and helping the surrounding community. In addition, it can be understood about the development position of this field in Malaysia. Several points have been proposed for future focus and attention.