SME News
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2022-10-03
MIDF sees Malaysia’s 2022 GDP growth at 6.6%, to moderate to 4.2% in 2023
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 3): MIDF Research sees Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 6.6% this year, from 6.0% previously, on expectation that the growth momentum would continue in the second half of 2022 (2H 2022). The ...
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2022-10-03
Sabah, Sarawak likely to get more under Budget 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah and Sarawak are likely to get a higher allocation under the 2023 budget, that will be tabled on Friday, to improve and extend their basic infrastructure. The main priorities are a good road network, clean water and electricity ...
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2022-10-03
Factories recruiting more workers
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian manufacturers hired more workers in the third quarter of 2022 (Q3 2022), making it the first expansion of the workforce in the sector in 10 months. While still modest, the rate of job creation in the quarter was the sharpes...
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2022-10-03
39,315 entrepreneurs sign up for Prihatin Business Registration Scheme
NILAI: A total of 39,315 institutions of higher learning (IPT) students and entrepreneurs from low-income B40 families have registered for the Prihatin Business Registration Scheme (SPPP) initiative from January 2021 to Aug 31, 2022. Ministry of D...
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2022-10-03
Budget 2023: Call for 5G, cyber security incentives and focus on digital banking
KUALA LUMPUR: With Malaysia finally moving ahead with the fifth-generation network (5G) deployment, it is an opportune time for Budget 2023 which will be tabled this Friday, to focus on 5G-related technology and digital incentives. National Tech A...