SME News
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2025-02-03
Trump’s tariffs could backfire on US firms in Malaysia, says ex-MP
PETALING JAYA: Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration could backfire on US semiconductor firms operating in Malaysia and ultimately impact Malaysia’s economy, according to a former MP. Charles Santiago, who previously headed an eco...
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2025-02-02
Small businesses raise concerns over new RM1,700 minimum wage
PETALING JAYA: Since the new RM1,700 minimum wage came into effect on Saturday (Feb 1), small businesses are reportedly struggling to stay afloat with the rising costs. The new minimum wage order, announced in Budget 2025, marks a RM200 hike from ...
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2025-02-02
Government To Study Impact Of DeepSeek AI Platform On Malaysia - Gobind Singh
SHAH ALAM, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The government is studying the impact of China’s open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform DeepSeek on Malaysia, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. DeepSeek is rapidly gaining popularity, and its AI...
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2025-02-01
New minimum wage of RM1,700 eases workers' burden
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the new Minimum Wage Order, effective today, is seen as a significant step to ease the burden of workers in the country and improve their living standards. A customer service employee at a courier comp...
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2025-01-24
Country’s globalisation strategy to help SMEs navigate US tariff challenges
KUALA LUMPUR: The SME Association of Malaysia is emphasising that Malaysia’s globalisation strategy will aid exporters, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in navigating United States tariff challenges. The association’s ...