SME News
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2021-07-20
Preserving culture and tradition through technology and innovation
Malaysia being a melting pot of races and religion is known for its rich cultural legacy that have been passed down from generation to generation. Our heritage widely ranges from architectural elegance through our buildings and monuments to arts and ...
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2021-07-20
Fitch affirms Malaysia at BBB+, outlook stable
KUALA LUMPUR: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Malaysia’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) at “BBB+” with a stable outlook. In a note released Monday, Fitch said Malaysia’s economy is gradually recoveri...
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2021-07-19
500,000 jobs in fashion at stake
Fashion and food and beverage (F&B) businesses are counting millions of losses daily, pending the government’s decision to allow fewer restrictions for vaccinated persons. About 30% of the fashion, textile and apparel businesses are...
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2021-07-19
Pandemic tightens the noose on retirement
The far-reaching Covid-19 pandemic has inflicted economic and social wounds on lives, livelihood, businesses as well as investment. Restrictive measures introduced in Malaysia to contain the virus spread have intensified the financial pressure on ...
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2021-07-19
Focus on weekly mass testing, not on relaxing restrictions
The government should focus on weekly Covid-19 testing at schools and workplaces to ensure people can gradually return to normalcy, instead of easing restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated. Centre for Market Education (CME) CEO Dr Carmelo...