SME News
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2021-02-01
The State of the Nation: SME struggles continue as cash flow dries up
Cash flow is drying up for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that started 2021 with raised expectations after the dismal year that was 2020. But lockdown measures implemented in a haphazard manner are adding to uncertainties, businesses say, w...
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2021-02-01
MDEC distributes RM2.35m in grants to SMEs and start-ups
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has distributed RM2.35 million worth of grants for 47 grant recipients from the SME and start-up sectors. The recipients were mainly from the digital creative content industry (70%), professional servic...
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2021-02-01
Traders of Chinese New Year items sweat over MCO extension
PETALING JAYA: Traders of Chinese New Year festive items are hoping the government will not extend the movement control order (MCO) beyond Feb 4. Malaysia Federation of Hawkers and Petty Traders Associations president Datuk Yow Boon Choon sai...
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2021-02-01
airasia Digital to create tech-savvy, employable talent
KUALA LUMPUR: airasia Digital strives to build a strong and sustainable digital economy in Malaysia by creating a pool of digital savvy talents that will be in demand locally and globally. President of airasia Digital Aireen Omar said digital will...
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2021-02-01
Malaysia’s manufacturing revival hit roadblock in January as MCO renewed, survey finds
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 - The country’s manufacturing sector receded last month when the movement control order was reintroduced and pushed business confidence to the lowest level since August of 2020, according to a new IHS Markit poll. In...