SME News
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2025-07-23
Kedah business chamber praises govt's cost of living relief efforts
ALOR STAR: The Kedah Malay Chamber of Commerce (DPMM) has expressed strong support for the federal government's latest initiatives aimed at easing the cost of living, describing them as timely and reflective of the government's responsiveness...
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2025-07-23
Sept 15 holiday good for hotels and F&B but could impact SME productivity, say Sabah business leaders
KOTA KINABALU: The casual holiday declared for Sept 15, providing a four-day weekend for this year's Malaysia Day celebrations, will benefit local hotel operators, says Sabah MATTA chairman Lawrence Chin. "For local tourism, this holiday ...
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2025-07-23
Economists expect 13MP will set out to boost Malaysia’s competitiveness
KUALA LUMPUR: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness by promoting high-value manufacturing through business and investor-friendly policies, say economists. Putra Business School associate professor Dr...
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2025-07-23
Employers must observe extra Malaysia Day holiday, says HR minister
PUTRAJAYA, July 23 — Employers must comply with the declaration of Sept 15 as an additional public holiday in conjunction with this year’s Malaysia Day celebration, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong. He said employers...
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2025-07-23
Malaysia proposes three key ASEAN initiatives to boost digital regional creative industry - Teo
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has proposed three new key collaborative initiatives under its ASEAN Chairmanship 2025 to strengthen regional cooperation in the creative sector, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. The in...

