SME News
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2024-01-29
Miti mulls proposal enabling foreign graduates to work in Malaysia amid talent deficit
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 29): Amid the continued talent deficit plaguing certain sectors in Malaysia, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) Malaysia is mulling a proposal to allow foreign graduates of local higher education institutions to...
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2024-01-29
MCA flags potential problems and loopholes in progressive wage policy
PETALING JAYA: The MCA has raised concerns over the progressive wage policy, citing potential imbalances, employee dissatisfaction and increased competition among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The party's economic and SME affairs commit...
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2024-01-29
Maharani Energy Gateway to promote national green energy initiatives
PETALING JAYA: The Maharani Energy Gateway (MEG) project in Muar, Johor, has secured a US$2 billion (RM9.5 billion) investment from China Energy Engineering Corp (CEIG) for the construction of a combined cycle gas turbine power plant and a green hydr...
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2024-01-28
M'sian companies should eye Laos as next opportunity in Asean as the country develops - Matrade
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian companies should explore opportunities in Laos as the country is undergoing significant development, especially in infrastructure, transportation and energy. The Malaysian External Trade Development...
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2024-01-28
Retailers call for lower MDR on card purchases to bring down business costs
PETALING JAYA: Retailers are calling for a lower merchant discount rate (MDR) for card purchases to lower business costs in view of the impending increase in taxes. While most retailers have been absorbing the MDR, they said a lower rate would all...