SME News
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2020-10-21
Companies want more relief in Johor Budget 2021
JOHOR BARU: Businesses in Johor are hoping that both the Federal and Johor governments will address uncertainties and challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic in Budget 2021. Iskandar Malaysia Commerce and Industry president Md Salikon Sa...
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2020-10-21
Green Packet founder, Chinese firm to develop E&E hub
PETALING JAYA: A 6,482-acre Asia Semiconductor Hub will be developed in Kulim, Kedah, beginning in the second quarter of next year. IBI Urban Tech Sdn Bhd, which is owned by Green Packet Bhd chief executive officer Puan Chan Cheong, has ...
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2020-10-21
Implementing WFH will create challenges, say bosses
PETALING JAYA: Industry players are understanding of the government’s directive for one million workers to work from home but they say there will be a lot of issues in implementing the order. The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said the...
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2020-10-21
Urgent need to adopt ESG practices
PETALING JAYA: Industry captains are marching forward to adopt the best environment, social and governance (ESG) practices as part of their strategies – a topic which has come to the fore as economic conditions remain subdued – to ensure ...
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2020-10-20
About 50% borrowers who request repayment aid earn RM5,000 monthly
Of individuals who requested repayment assistance to date, about 50% have a monthly income of RM5,000 or less, while 28% are those with a monthly income of between RM5,000 and RM10,000, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). As at Oct 9, 40% wer...