SME News
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2020-11-10
Residents in KL, Putrajaya, Labuan can set up shop ‘anywhere’ for 5 months, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The federal territories ministry has announced that residents in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan are allowed to conduct their business anywhere within the three federal territories for the next five months. Federal Territories Min...
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2020-11-10
KITA Focusing on Growth Potential of Malaysia
The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) said in its report on Nov. 9 that Vietnam accounted for 50.7 percent and 46.8 percent of South Korea’s exports to and foreign direct investment in the ASEAN region last year and this lopsidedness...
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2020-11-10
Internet usage in Malaysia spikes as Covid-19 pushes more people to go online
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s internet usage spiked this year, as over various movement control order (MCO) periods, users turned to the internet for solutions to their sudden challenges. A significant number tried new digital services (36%...
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2020-11-10
Higher employment rate implies economic recovery: Affin Hwang
KUALA LUMPUR: The sustained improvement in the labour market reflects the ongoing gradual pickup in economic activity, Affin Hwang Capital said. Citing an example, Affin Hwang said new business registrations continued to increase from a low of 1,9...
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2020-11-09
Budget a continuation of efforts to help SMEs
PETALING JAYA: Businesses have generally lamented that Budget 2021 lacks strong focus in helping SMEs get back on their feet. But some industry observers say the budget should not just be viewed on its own, as measures to assist SMEs have b...