[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
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
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
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
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
Malaysia to launch ESG framework by year-end - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the framework will focus on SMEs to help them in terms of funding and capacity building for export.
Tue Apr 11 2023
OPR pause enables SMEs to evaluate financial health - SME Bank
Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) will assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to evaluate their financial health
Fri Jan 20 2023
Gov't will protect SMEs from economic impact of China COVID-19 surge - Rafizi
The government has given a guarantee that it will protect and assist SMEs and the people if there is an economic impact from the rise in COVID-19 cases in China.
Sat Dec 31 2022
250,248 Unifi Mobile customers affected in data breach, says TM
A total of 250,248 Unifi Mobile customers, comprising both individual customers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), have been found to be affected in a data breach.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Ewon pledges to empower SMEs, e-commerce
The MEDC will continue to empower digital-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) nationwide, especially in Sabah and Sarawak, said its minister Datuk Ewon Benedick.
Mon Dec 05 2022
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024