SME News
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2021-02-01
SMEs hope to get more govt assistance for survival of business
Small and medium enterprise (SME) owners feel that the government should provide more allocations to help them recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Those interviewed by StarMetro said the special announcement on Malaysian Economic an...
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2021-02-01
Call to fix anti-dumping loopholes
KUALA LUMPUR: Domestic steel players will continue to remain cautious due to stiff competition from cheaper markets and hope the government will address loopholes to enhance anti-dumping measures. Sarawak-based Asteel Group founder and managing di...
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2021-02-01
The State of the Nation: SME struggles continue as cash flow dries up
Cash flow is drying up for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that started 2021 with raised expectations after the dismal year that was 2020. But lockdown measures implemented in a haphazard manner are adding to uncertainties, businesses say, w...
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2021-02-01
MDEC distributes RM2.35m in grants to SMEs and start-ups
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has distributed RM2.35 million worth of grants for 47 grant recipients from the SME and start-up sectors. The recipients were mainly from the digital creative content industry (70%), professional servic...
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2021-02-01
Traders of Chinese New Year items sweat over MCO extension
PETALING JAYA: Traders of Chinese New Year festive items are hoping the government will not extend the movement control order (MCO) beyond Feb 4. Malaysia Federation of Hawkers and Petty Traders Associations president Datuk Yow Boon Choon sai...