SME News
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2020-10-31
Economic recovery momentum and expansionary policy should be continued: HLB
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) is hopeful that the government would ensure the economic recovery momentum is maintained with an expansionary fiscal policy in the upcoming 2021 Budget. Group managing director and chief executive officer Do...
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2020-10-30
Selangor introduces NaDi initiative to help spur growth of small businesses
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Selangor state government has introduced the Niaga Darul Ehsan (NaDi) initiative as further means to help small businesses in the state grow. The initiative was officially announced during the state government budg...
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2020-10-30
Many low-income PPR folk don’t know what aid is available — UN study
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 30): Malaysia, which needs to expand its social aid programs, also has to greatly raise awareness about the help that is available to the most vulnerable people in society. Lack of awareness is one reason government aid is ...
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2020-10-30
FMM calls for reduction of taxes in Budget 2021
PETALING JAYA: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has urged Putrajaya to incorporate “more competitive” tax regimes in Budget 2021. FMM president Soh Thian Lai suggested that corporate tax be capped at 20% and the tax on s...
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2020-10-29
Govt urged to waive SST for all made-in-Malaysia electrical and electronic items
PETALING JAYA: Ahead of the tabling of Budget 2021 on Nov 6, the Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia (Teeam) has urged the government to waive the Sales and Service Tax (SST) for all electrical and electronic (E&E) products and ser...