SME News
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2025-07-18
Impractical to expect manufacturers to reshore to US, says biz group
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian manufacturers should not be expected to shift their production to the US to avoid newly imposed tariffs, a key business group has said. In a statement to FMT, the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Indust...
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2025-07-17
SAPP slams 10pc SST on stationery, says it hurts students, low-income
SANDAKAN: The Federal Government’s abrupt implementation of a 10pc Sales and Services Tax (SST) on stationery since July 1 defies logic, according to Vice President of the Sabah Progressive Democratic Party (SAPP) and Tanjong Papat Divisio...
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2025-07-17
US tariff threat brings renewed risks after initial dent to key sectors, Malaysia's top business group warns
KUALA LUMPUR (July 17): The US’ renewed tariff threat may drag on export volume, disrupt supply chains, and undermine investor confidence, Malaysia’s biggest coalition of business groups warned on Thursday. The initial tariff flip-flop...
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2025-07-17
Increasing R&D Investment Key To High-income, Competitive Nation - MOSTI
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Increasing investment in research and development (R&D) is key to transforming Malaysia into a high-income and competitive nation, according to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). Its ...
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2025-07-17
New Zealand Seeks Strategic Partnership With Malaysia In Halal Industry, Regional Trade - Ahmad Zahid
WELLINGTON, July 17 (Bernama) -- New Zealand has expressed a strong interest in forging closer cooperation with Malaysia in the halal industry and has chosen Malaysia as a key strategic partner, particularly in trade across the Southeast Asian region...

