SME News
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2021-03-04
To some in Malaysian start-up circle, Putrajaya’s digital economy blueprint a case of aiming too wide, too low
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 - Executives from some of the country’s biggest start-ups have welcomed Putrajaya’s recently-launched digital economy blueprint but with reservations about its goals and the timeline set to achieve them. Whil...
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2021-03-04
Business licence, rental concessions extended to July 31, says FT minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 - The Federal Territories Ministry has agreed to extend the period for free renewal of business licences and premises rental discounts, including the People’s Housing Project (PPR) under its purview, until July 31. Its ...
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2021-03-04
Sabah Youth Council to promote social entrepreneurship among young businessmen
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Youth Council is hoping to promote social entrepreneurship (SE) among youths in the state for them to contribute to the community. Its president Ahmad Farid Sainuri said such an objective can be achieved via Synergy programme:...
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2021-03-04
Malaysia to slowly reopen borders for business travellers as most states enter RMCO
The government is moving to slowly reopen Malaysia to business travellers, after most of the country is slated to enter the recovery movement control order this week. The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) said Putrajaya welcomes th...
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2021-03-04
Relaxation of MCO, vaccination positive for market
KUALA LUMPUR: The relaxation of movement control measures will be viewed positively by the market as this reduces corporate earnings risk concerns, CGS-CIMB Equities Research says. “The start of the Covid-19 vaccination drive is also positiv...