[COLUMNIST] Inclusive trade: Navigating regulations through the lens of SMEs
Cooperation at the regional level is very much relevant to address regulatory transparency and disparities.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Don't be afraid or ashamed to undergo HPV DNA testing, women told
LPPKN is actively conducting awareness programmes to educate M'sian women on how to perform the self-administered test, says Dr Alina Ali.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Marking the 60th anniversary of G77 and China at UNCTAD Geneva with Malaysia’s nasi lemak
SMEs, including those in its supply chain, can access new export markets and gain global recognition.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Police looking for X account holder ‘Syedewa’ over offensive post
Police are investigating a post on X allegedly smearing the image of officers at a roadblock in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya.
Fri Aug 09 2024
CyberSecurity Malaysia unveils Digital Resilience Programme
The program aims to strengthen cybersecurity for large corporations, institutions, SMEs, and individuals.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Malaysian startups looking forward to pitching directly to lawmakers in Parliament
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil proposed an idea for the next startups and SMEs entrepreneur meetup to be hosted in Parliament.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC
Malaysia is set to spearhead several multi-country initiatives, including workshops and conferences focused on regulatory reforms, productivity enhancement via artificial intelligence (AI), and modern
Wed May 29 2024
"I thought smell of smoke from fireworks" - Witness
Loo Choon Ming said fire hydrant located at each floor was not functioning and that it resulted in the fire spearing to other areas quickly.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Death toll at Indonesia smelter fire rises to 18, operation halted
Fire broke out early on Sunday morning at a nickel smelter furnace on Sulawesi island owned by Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel (ITSS).
Tue Dec 26 2023
MY TouristPay application facilitates quick and secure payments for foreign tourists
The application also acts as a boost for SMEs especially in rural areas, by facilitating a faster and secure payment method for tourists.
Wed Dec 13 2023
JIWA SME: Catalyzing Grassroots Innovation to Global Triumph
Encouraging grassroots entrepreneurship is the envisioned pathway towards transforming into an entrepreneurial nation by 2030.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Budget 2024: Govt to focus on empowering middle class, SMEs
Steven Sim Chee Keong said this is because the middle class group constituted the community that was the most affected during the pandemic.
Fri Sep 01 2023
AWANI Review: ESG Disclosure | A Choice or a Must?
While SMEs aren't currently required to disclose their ESG practices, this is changing as more countries mandate such disclosures. STACS Managing Director Benjamin Soh looks at the key issues companies need to prepare for, and the ripple effect of a new EU sustainability directive on Malaysian businesses.
Sat Aug 26 2023
PM Anwar calls on banks to continue to help SMEs
At the same time, troubled borrowers can get free advice and loan repayment assistance through the Credit Counseling and Management Agency.
Fri Jun 30 2023
Cut in gov't subsidies only affects T20 group - PM Anwar
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the gov't has also not increased electricity tariffs for SMEs as well as the food industry.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024