SME News
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2023-08-02
SERC expects Malaysia's GDP to grow 4.5% this year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by between four per cent and five per cent in the second half of 2023 (2H 2023) and by 4.5 per cent for the full year, said the Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC). ...
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2023-08-01
Anwar: Political stability, strong policies have enhanced Malaysia's image on world stage
KUALA PILAH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's image is improving, and it is recognised on the world stage because of its good governance, strong policies and political stability, in turn leading to more foreign investment. ...
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2023-08-01
Ewon Benedick: Recovery momentum of Malaysian MSMEs to remain strong in 2023
BANGI, Aug 1 — The recovery and growth momentum of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is expected to continue to strengthen in 2023 to surpass the performance last year, according to Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minist...
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2023-08-01
Taxes necessary but should not burden people, businesses, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said taxation is necessary but assured that his government will not burden the people and the business community with excessive taxes. Anwar said his administration will be guided by this “sound pri...
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2023-08-01
Jomo: Malaysia may need to consider a “modified VAT”
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia may need to consider a modified value added tax (MVAT) as it needs to devise systems to suit the present times and ensure future sustainability in finances, says Professor Jomo Kwame Sundaram, an economist and research adviser ...