SME News
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2025-03-23
MATRADE Targets New Emerging Markets To Strengthen Economy, Trade
KEPALA BATAS, March 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to target new emerging markets this year to strengthen and enhance the country’s trade and economy. Chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Nai...
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2025-03-23
Manufacturers seek one-year deferment of 2% EPF contribution for foreign workers
KUALA LUMPUR (March 23): The manufacturing sector is seeking a one-year deferment of the planned 2% Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution for foreign workers, citing multiple cost increases faced by businesses. Federation of Malaysian Manufa...
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2025-03-21
Domestic investments by GLICs vital for economic growth, says expert
KUALA LUMPUR: National economic growth can be driven by a multiplier effect, particularly in high-growth, high-value (HGHV) sectors, if government-linked investment companies (GLICs) consistently make domestic investments. Universiti Teknologi Mar...
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2025-03-20
Matching grants proposed to bridge Malaysia’s SME skills gap
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia continue to grapple with a significant shortage of skilled and semi-skilled employees, posing a challenge to their growth and productivity. Yeoh Seng Hooi, Secretary-General of the Small and Me...
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2025-03-20
US Emerges As Malaysia’s Largest Export Market; Local Firms Encouraged To Invest Stateside
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has become Malaysia’s largest export market, overtaking China in terms of export volume, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. &ld...