SME News
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2021-08-13
Number of jobs in Malaysia’s economic sector slips 0.4% to 8.35 million in Q2
PETALING JAYA: The number of jobs in Malaysia’s economic sector were lower by 0.4% to 8.35 million in the second quarter of 2021 (Q2’21), compared with 8.38 million jobs in the same quarter of 2020, according to the employment survey...
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2021-08-13
CIMB supports over 250,000 people, SMEs under payment assistance plan
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd have provided assistance to over 250,000 individuals and small and medium enterprise (SME) customers to-date under the CIMB Payment Assistance Programme since its launch on July 7, 2021. In a s...
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2021-08-12
EY: Malaysia needs to build comprehensive digital ecosystem
Malaysia has experienced accelerated digital transformation as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, but efforts are now needed to build a comprehensive digital ecosystem for an integrated digital experience to consumers. EY-Parthenon Asean...
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2021-08-12
Malaysian economy to rise in Q2, lockdowns dampen outlook
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian economy is expected to grow sharply in the second quarter from a low base in the year-ago period, but COVID-19 lockdowns will hamper growth, according to economists polled by Reuters. The economy is seen growing 14...
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2021-08-12
While Penang’s inner-city coffee shops struggle to stay afloat, steadfast community support buoys their suburban counterparts
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 12 - A majority of eateries and coffee shops in Penang have experienced a drop in business of up to 80 per cent, with many closing down, but those located in residential areas have managed to stay afloat due to support from their reg...

