SME News
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2025-05-08
Malaysia set to resist early rate cut as it weighs tariff impact
PETALING JAYA: The central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday and will likely maintain a wait-and-see approach until at least the second half of the year as the government seeks to avoid higher US tariffs. Ban...
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2025-05-07
Driving growth through digitalisation
SMALL and medium enterprises (SME) in Malaysia comprise approximately 97% of the economy, contributing nearly 40% to the nation’s total GDP. As such, empowering SME with digital capabilities is not just a “nice to have”; it ...
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2025-05-07
More SMEs needed to strengthen Malaysia’s sustainability push
SMALL and medium enterprises (SMEs) must play a greater role in driving Malaysia’s sustainability efforts, particularly as global regulations tighten and demand for low-carbon products increases. Natural Resources and Environmental Sust...
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2025-05-07
Mixed outlook ahead of Bank Negara's OPR announcement tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: Although the overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected by many to stay at 3.0 per cent, some economists see a possible 25 basis points (bps) cut by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) as pre-emptive support against the potential downside risks of ...
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2025-05-07
Matrade gets RM50mil allocation to boost export market expansion
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has welcomed the government's announcement of an additional RM50 million allocation, aimed at accelerating the exploration of new markets for Malaysian businesses. Thi...