SME News
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2024-01-23
Survey: 88pc of MSMEs expect costs to increase in 6 to 12 months
KUALA LUMPUR: A high-cost environment remains a concern for miccro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with the majority, 88 per cent expecting costs to increase in the next 6 to 12 months. The SME Sentiment Index for 2H2023 by Small and ...
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2024-01-23
SMEs get new avenue to raise funds for expansion
KUALA LUMPUR: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) now have a new platform to raise funds for business expansion and to seek new investment opportunities. The platform, called SME X, connects them with capital providers such as private equity...
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2024-01-23
Over 60% of Japanese firms in Malaysia struggling to recruit talent: report
More than half of Japanese businesses in Malaysia are struggling to recruit talent, especially those in the manufacturing and retail sectors, according to reports. Free Malaysia Today reported last week a survey from the Japan External Trade Organ...
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2024-01-23
Rethink strategy if Red Sea crisis prolongs, businesses advised
PETALING JAYA: Economists have called for a re-evaluation of Malaysia’s trade strategies to mitigate potential negative consequences if the Red Sea crisis extends indefinitely. They pointed out that while the country can easily sai...
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2024-01-23
It will remain low unless there is a major shock to the global economy, says economist
KUALA LUMPUR: Inflation in Malaysia is expected to remain stable in the coming months with only a minimal impact from subsidies rationalisation, according to an economists. The country's headline inflation, as measured by the change in ...

