SME News
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2021-08-18
Job rate up 22% in Q2
PETALING JAYA: The number of jobs in the country rose 22% in the second quarter of this year compared with the first quarter, according to global recruitment specialists Michael Page Malaysia. Based on the job opportunity data shared by the global...
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2021-08-18
In Penang, some retailers in malls reopen while others stay closed
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 18 — Some retail stores in shopping malls in Penang immediately reopened yesterday after the chief minister clarified that the 22 business types allowed to resume need not wait for the state to achieve 50 per cent full vaccinat...
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2021-08-18
Covid-19: Country’s situation remains at ‘worrying stage’, says Health DG
PUTRAJAYA: As Malaysia gradually reopens the economic and social sectors, the Health Ministry has reminded the public that the country’s Covid-19 situation remains at a “worrying stage”. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hi...
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2021-08-17
SMEs fear political impasse will delay herd immunity
POLITICAL uncertainties became the latest business risk for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) despite the revocation of the Emergency and easing of Covid-19 curbs. SME Association of Malaysia national VP Chin Chee Seong said many are worried if ...
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2021-08-17
Allowing more sectors to reopen gives breathing space to SMEs
One of this government’s last acts was to allow more economic sectors to reopen. This has led to some debate over whether this move is premature. However, it is in fact a much needed and long-awaited boost to businesses, providing relief to tra...

