SME News
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2022-12-18
No compulsion on flexible working hours, up to employers, says minister
PETALING JAYA: The amendment on flexible working hours under the Employment Act does not force employers to implement it but instead offers incentives to increase workers’ productivity, says human resources minister V Sivakumar. He said that...
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2022-12-18
FMM appeals for a more gradual electricity tariff surcharge increase
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) on Dec 18 welcomed the announcement by Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) on December 16, 2022 on no increase in electrical tariff surcharge on domestic ...
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2022-12-16
Constant improvement a must for workers
PETALING JAYA: Enabling workers to improve their skills sets or pick up new capabilities is important to ensure productivity growth and professional advancement. However, there is a snag. Many employers are deterred by the cost, while others fear ...
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2022-12-15
Govt will take measures to attract quality investments, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will take measures to attract quality investments while transitioning to a low-carbon economy and improving social protection. It must also strengthen fiscal resilience by ensuring economic structural reforms are imple...
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2022-12-15
Malaysia secured RM193.7bil in investments from Jan-Sept this year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has attracted RM193.7 billion worth of approved investments in the services, manufacturing and primary sectors involving 2,786 projects from January to September 2022. According to the Malaysian Investment Development Author...