SME News
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2024-05-09
No surprise as Malaysia’s central bank holds key interest rate at 3%
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3 per cent on Thursday (May 9), choosing not to follow the recent rate hikes by other South-east Asian countries. The decision was widely expected – all...
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2024-05-09
Invest Sabah is stepping up efforts
KOTA KINABALU: Government-linked company, Invest Sabah Berhad, is revving up its efforts to drive economic growth and attract quality investments to Sabah aligned with the Sabah Maju Jaya plan. Its recent achievement includes collaborat...
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2024-05-09
Progressive wage policy encourages voluntary wage increases - Zunika
PETALING JAYA, May 9 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Progressive Wage Policy is critical to incentivise companies to raise wages voluntarily, said Ministry of Economy deputy secretary-general (Policy) Datuk Dr Zunika Mohamed. Speaking at th...
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2024-05-09
Anwar: Malaysia should grab chance to advance reforms in clinical research
KUALA LUMPUR (May 9): Malaysia should seize opportunities, endeavour to advance reforms and remove barriers to clinical research, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this must be reflected in the ease of doing business, by improv...
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2024-05-09
National Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants GST reintroduced at 4pc
PETALING JAYA: The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) today said the reintroduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) at a four per cent rate, is the best way to boost government revenue. NCCIM president, Tan Sri Soh T...