SME News
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2025-06-04
Manufacturing Capacity Utilisation Hits 81.8% in 1Q 2025
Malaysia’s manufacturing industry capacity utilisation reached 81.8% in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), increasing one percentage point from the previous 80.08% recorded in 1Q 2024, which is in line with the performance of the sector&rsquo...
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2025-06-03
Malaysia looking to strengthen cooperation with UK in strategic sectors, says Zahid
LONDON: Malaysia is looking to strengthen its bilateral cooperation with the United Kingdom in several strategic sectors, following a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and United Kingdom Secretary of State for Env...
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2025-06-03
Expert advice on how SMEs can avoid tax filling as once-a-year scramble
KUALA LUMPUR: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should take a more structured approach to manage their corporate tax obligations to avoid penalties and ensure smooth compliance. Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) council member Harvindar...
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2025-06-03
Gobind: Malaysia must think global on digital security
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is accelerating efforts to build a robust digital security ecosystem, with a dual focus on grooming homegrown cybersecurity talent and crafting regulatory guardrails for artificial intelligence (AI). Digital Minister G...
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2025-06-03
Govt urged to address unlicensed lodging or risk Visit Malaysia Year 2026's integrity
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has been urged to address the issue of unregulated short-term rental accommodations (STRA) and the unlicensed sale of lodging options through online travel agencies (OTAs) and social media platforms. Malaysian Budget a...

