SME News
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2024-05-09
Anwar: Malaysia should grab chance to advance reforms in clinical research
KUALA LUMPUR (May 9): Malaysia should seize opportunities, endeavour to advance reforms and remove barriers to clinical research, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this must be reflected in the ease of doing business, by improv...
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2024-05-09
National Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants GST reintroduced at 4pc
PETALING JAYA: The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) today said the reintroduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) at a four per cent rate, is the best way to boost government revenue. NCCIM president, Tan Sri Soh T...
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2024-05-09
Microsoft's staggering investment a technological shot in the arm for Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft Corp’s commitment to invest a staggering US$2.2 billion (US$1=RM4.74) in Malaysia is undoubtedly a stimulus to upgrade the country’s technological capability as well as emerge as a renowned centre for innovation. ...
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2024-05-09
No surprise as Malaysia’s central bank holds key interest rate at 3%
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3 per cent on Thursday (May 9), choosing not to follow the recent rate hikes by other South-east Asian countries. The decision was widely expected – all...
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2024-05-09
Study reveals higher anxiety among SME workers than the jobless during Covid-19
PETALING JAYA: People with full-time jobs at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considerably more susceptible to mental stress than those who were unemployed during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study shows. On average, they were up to 29 t...