SME News
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2022-06-23
Economists warn against subsidy-handout tightrope act
PETALING JAYA: There is a need to strike a balance between subsidy rationalisation and cash handouts to ensure that the poor are able to cope with the rise in the inflation rate. According to two economists FMT Business spoke to, removing subsidie...
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2022-06-22
Supporting halal SMEs in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The halal industry is gaining traction globally, with more people across the globe growing an appetite for halal-certified food and beverages. Consumers, therefore, no longer view halal recognition as a religious concept but as...
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2022-06-22
SME group urges review of RM300 per pax fee for Putrajaya’s HR development scheme
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The new RM300 per employee fee the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRDC) will charge for microcredential training grants will undermine the aim of upskilling Malaysians, said the Small and Medium Enterprises Asso...
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2022-06-22
Sarawak partners Microsoft Malaysia to digitise public sector
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak government has partnered with Microsoft Malaysia Sdn Bhd to digitise the public sector, future-proof industry, and build resilience with digital skills. The state government has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) w...
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2022-06-22
Transition finance to gain ground as businesses pursue sustainability goals
KUALA LUMPUR: Transition finance, which includes labelled bonds and loans, is expected to gain prominence as more businesses work to meet their sustainability goals in the years ahead. Maybank Investment Bank Bhd CEO Fad’l Mohamed said that ...