SME News
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2025-03-05
1,114 employers set up accounts under Progressive Wage Policy
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,114 employers have opened accounts to take part in the Progressive Wage Policy as of last month, the Dewan Negara was told today. Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said that of this number, 479 employers have alre...
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2025-03-04
Anwar: EPF contribution for foreign workers will not hurt employers
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has assured that the proposed two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution for foreign workers will not burden employers or shift the fund's primary focus on local workers retirement savings. Prime Mini...
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2025-03-04
PBRS on impact of amendment to Stamp Duty Act 1949: ‘Consider Sabah’s economic reality’
Kota Kinabalu: Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) has called on the government to examine the impact of the amendment to the Stamp Duty Act 1949 on Sabah. PBRS Deputy President, Datuk Richard Kastum, said in a statement that the amendment soug...
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2025-03-04
GDP growth, Bursa Malaysia’s positive performance benefit rakyat — PM
KUALA LUMPUR (March 4): Last year’s 5.1% gross domestic product (GDP) growth and Bursa Malaysia’s positive performance had indeed benefitted the rakyat, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said investor confidence also pus...
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2025-03-04
IMF: Malaysia’s growth momentum to continue at 4.7% in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s strong growth momentum is expected to continue in the near term, with the economy projected to expand by 4.7 per cent this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. The IMF said favourable economic conditions...

