SME News
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2024-03-21
Matrade to generate RM2.6bil export sales via trade events this year
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) expects to generate RM2.6 billion in export sales this year via seven key trade programmes between Malaysia and China to commemorate the 50th year of diplomatic relations wit...
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2024-03-21
Analysts: Tepid response to Padu due to Malaysians’ suspicions, fears over data privacy and security
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — The low registration rate with the Central Database Hub (Padu) that is nearing its March 31 deadline for the public to update their information there suggested lingering distrust towards the government, analysts have su...
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2024-03-21
Finance: Orange bonds to empower women
Named after the colour of the fifth indicator of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on gender equality, orange bonds — a type of social bond — merge financial investment with positive societal impact. Proceeds of th...
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2024-03-21
Employers point out RTK 2.0 flaws
PETALING JAYA: Employers say certain flaws in the Labour Recalibration Programme 2.0 (RTK 2.0) had led to a low number of illegal foreign workers being verified as legal workers and urge the government for an extension from the March 31 deadline to J...
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2024-03-21
Disabled struggling for jobs despite growing inclusivity, equal opportunities
PETALING JAYA: Although Malaysia has progressed in terms of inclusivity, persons with disabilities (PWD) continue to face challenges in the workforce, highlighting the need for equal opportunities and better workplace accessibility. Born with spin...