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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2025-02-03
ACCCIM urges govt to provide export credit scheme, lower import duties
KUALA LUMPUR: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has urged the government to provide an export credit scheme and lower import duties on raw materials to support businesses, particularly micro, small, and med...
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2025-02-03
SMEs expect challenging year ahead
PETALING JAYA: Industry leaders are expecting 2025 to be a year of promising opportunities and difficult challenges for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SME Malaysia national president Chin Chee Seong said while there is cautious optimism amon...
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2025-02-03
Govt to consider views from all sectors to drive growth — Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 3): The government has given an assurance that it will take views from all sectors seriously to drive stronger growth for Malaysia. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this commitment aligns with efforts to position Mala...
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2025-02-03
Industry Leaders Have Mix Views On 2% EPF Contribution For Foreign Workers
Industry leaders have contrasting views towards the government’s decision to implement a 2% Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for foreign workers. According to SME Association of Malaysia President Chin Chee Seong, the EPF cont...

