SME News
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2024-01-23
Economists: Setting up gig economy commission will see significant fee hike
KUALA LUMPUR: Economists caution that delivery fees and rates may rise significantly if the government implements its Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) plan. On the positive side, they say such a commission would likely bring regulations to...
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2024-01-23
5G coverage in Selangor hits 95.9%
KUALA LUMPUR: 5G network coverage in Selangor had reached 95.9% as of December, according to communications minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the coverage reached so far was excellent, especially for a state whose economy is based on industries and s...
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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...

