SME News
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2023-12-08
PTTEP to focus on Malaysia
PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) says it is looking forward to producing more petroleum after discovering oil and gas in Malaysia, part of the company's long-term plan to seek new supply as gas reserves in Thailand dwindle. Malaysia ...
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2023-12-08
SMEs Rebounding Strongly Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Malaysian SMEs have experienced a significant rebound following the reopening of the economy post-COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, the SME sector recorded an 11.6 percent growth in GDP against 8.7 percent for the overall economy. This is also reflect...
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2023-12-07
Hong Leong Bank targets growth in SME loans
PETALING JAYA: Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) expects to achieve overall loan growth of 7% to 8% under its mid-term transformation plan, spanning three to five years. The target is not a significant bump up from the bank’s expected loan...
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2023-12-07
Samenta urges PM to appoint second finance minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) has urged the Prime Minister to appoint a second finance minister to assist in strengthening the economy and implementing the government's ambitious transformation plans. I...
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2023-12-07
MITI: Malaysia needs paradigm shift in productivity, higher wages
PETALING JAYA: Employers need a paradigm shift in investing in productivity and be willing to pay higher wages for skills, said Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Liew Chin Tong (pix). He suggested that Malaysian busin...

