SME News
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2024-01-15
Positive signs emerging for Malaysia’s economy, says HSBC
PETALING JAYA: HSBC Global Research said positive signs of recovery have emerged for Malaysia’s economy since the second half of last year (H2 2023), prompting it to keep its forecast for Malaysia’s economic growth in 2024 at 4.5%. The...
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2024-01-15
Malaysia needs to build complete semiconductor infrastructure to spur investments
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia needs to develop a complete semiconductor infrastucture to increase investments into the semiconductor industry in the country, said Taiwan Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) executive vice president Chang Pei Zen....
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2024-01-15
M’sian fintech sector thriving but challenges need attention: Experts
PETALING JAYA: The financial technology (fintech) landscape in Malaysia is thriving, marked by strong government support and a solid financial infrastructure, say experts. However, they said to sustain and enhance this success, there are spec...
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2024-01-15
Malaysian plastics manufacturers appeal to govt over ICPT surcharge
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) is disappointed with the government’s decision to maintain the Imbalance Cost Pass Through (ICPT) surcharge for first-half 2024 (H1’24) at 17 sen/kWh for medium- ...
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2024-01-12
Malaysia must continue to position itself as global leader in sustainability, says Johari
KUALA LUMPUR: Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to stabilise between RM3,900 and RM4,200 per tonne this year, backed by some 18.75 million tonnes of palm oil production amid improving labour conditions, industry executives said. Challenges,...

