Socso forges partnership to help workers re-enter job market
Socso enters into a partnership with the SME Association of Malaysia and five private higher learning institutions.
Wed Aug 18 2021
MSMEs need continuous support to drive ecenomy - MEDAC
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have the potential to intensify profits and drive the economy with steady and continuous support.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Warrant not needed to conduct SOP compliance inspections - Hamzah
Enforcement agencies can conduct inspections on the level of compliance with the Movement Control Order (MCO) standard operating procedure (SOP) without a warrant.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Businesses support govt's move to allow economic sectors to remain open
The government's decision not to implement a full-scale movement control order (MCO) has the support of chamber of commerce, industry, and small and medium enterprise (SME) associations.
Wed May 26 2021
Over 160,000 jobs to be created this year - PMO
Over 160,000 new job opportunities are estimated to be created this year through committed investment, the result of close coordination between the government and industries.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Another MCO will kill more businesses, warns SME Association
Its vice president Chin Chee Seong said in a statement that another round of MCO would "just kill more businesses which are currently just grappling with staying afloat".
Fri Jan 08 2021
Budget 2021: Sabah SME urges govt to extend moratorium, wage subsidy
The programme is crucial for the SME players in the state who are badly hit following the COVID-19 pandemic, to enable them to remain resilient and help their businesses from deteriorating further.
Fri Nov 06 2020
SME Association wants govt to relook rehiring programme for foreign workers
It is hoped the government will work closely with business associations and local chambers of commerce to legalise all illegal workers to help SMEs grow their businesses.
Sat Mar 05 2016
SME Association wants three-year grace period for full GST implementation
Based on a seminar held in 11 locations, more than 80 per cent of the SME entrepreneurs did not know or understand the GST.
Fri Jun 27 2014
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024