SME News
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2025-01-08
Malaysia’s economy to grow 5% in 2025 with investments as main driver: Bank Muamalat chief economist
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian economy is expected to maintain a sustainable growth rate of 5% in 2025 from an estimated 4.9% in 2024, supported by a stable labour market condition, conducive fiscal and monetary policies amid lingering external unc...
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2025-01-08
JS-SEZ will strengthen economic ties between Malaysia and Singapore: experts
KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to strengthen economic ties between Malaysia and Singapore while attracting diverse investment opportunities, according to industry experts. They believe the economic zone is ...
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2025-01-08
Malaysia unveils tax incentives for companies and workers in Johor-Singapore SEZ
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Jan 8 announced tax incentives to draw investments to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), including a 5 per cent tax rate for companies investing in high-value activities. In a joint statement, Mala...
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2025-01-08
'Business as usual won't cut it" as Malaysia reminds Asean to be bold
KUALA LUMPUR: Economic shocks such as high inflation, as well as rising interest rates and debt crises have pushed global leaders to reassess their approaches to international trade and economic development. Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry M...
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2025-01-08
Malaysia welcomes Indonesian investment, strategic mergers, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 8): Malaysia welcomes direct investment from Indonesian companies and encourages strategic collaborations such as mergers between companies owned by Malaysian and Indonesian entities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. ...