Pantau Belanjawan: Banking solutions: Bridging the financial divide for MSMEs
As we’ve seen, MSMEs are the backbone of our economy, and their success is crucial for economic stability and growth. Pantau Belanjawan will delve into the complexities of lending to MSMEs, the varying risk appetites of banks, and the critical need for supportive policies and systems. The key questions we must continue to address are how can we develop innovative solutions that bridge the financial gap and support the growth of MSMEs? Full discussion with Partner AC Ventures.
Tue Oct 01 2024
DOSM: Over 1 mln MSMEs in 2022, RM1.3 trillion gross output
DoSM said the services sector led with 936,793 establishments, followed by construction with 69,015 and manufacturing with 51,481.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Govt agrees to allow MSMEs to issue consolidated e-Invoices - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said MSMEs only have to submit the e-Invoices to LHDN within the first seven days of the following month.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Agong commends aim to turn Malaysia into a high-income nation
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has welcomed the aim to transform Malaysia into a high-income nation through the empowerment of the role played by the private sector as well as the MSMEs.
Mon Feb 13 2023
APEC: Malaysia encourages set up of collaborative platform to address financial needs of MSMEs
Mohd Zuki said MSMEs, the backbone of most APEC economies, representing an estimated 95 pct of global businesses, is the region's growth engine.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Tax cuts to help ease cost of doing business for MSMEs - ACCCIM
The tax cuts for MSMEs next year will help ease their cost of doing business, ACCCIM president Tan Sri Low Kian Chuan said.
Sat Oct 08 2022
Govt reduces tax for MSMEs to 15 pct
The tax rate for MSMEs for the first RM100,000 in taxable income will be reduced from 17 pct to 15 pct.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Will youth, women entrepreneurs get a boost in Budget 2023?
MSMEs make up 97.44 per cent of all businesses in Malaysia, but can more be done to help youth and women entrepreneurs flourish?
Thu Oct 06 2022
Deputy Finance Minister calls for integration of Islamic finance to develop halal industry
Mohd Shahar explained that sectoral activities included capital raising and the financial inclusion of micro, small and medium enterprises.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Govt business facilitation agencies need to help MSMEs sustain recovery - Tengku Zafrul
Government business facilitation agencies need to continue to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sustain their recovery post-pandemic, Tengku Zafrul said.
Mon Sep 26 2022
Banks, financial institutions urged to guide MSMEs to embrace ESG principles
Tengku Zafrul urged CGC, banks and financial institutions to look for ways to strengthen the MSMEs, especially in embracing the ESG principles.
Fri Jul 29 2022
MEDAC tracking down entrepreneurs affected by Baling floods
MEDAC is in the midst of identifying micro, small and medium enterprises as well as entrepreneurs under the ministry who have been affected by the floods in Baling.
Sat Jul 09 2022
MSMEs must maintain good cash flow to survive post-pandemic - Azman Hashim
The initial zero tariffs among RCEP nations is already a significant step and could have a tremendous impact on MSMEs, Azman said.
Wed May 25 2022
Malaysia needs inclusive digital transformation to build competitive digital economy - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul shares Malaysia's success on initiatives in bridging the financing gap for micro, MSMEs, as well as the informal economy.
Wed May 25 2022
Tengku Zafrul tells MSMEs to utilise business tax cuts
Finance Minister Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has called on entrepreneurs to utilise the business tax cuts provided for in Budget 2022.
Thu Apr 14 2022
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024