SME News
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2023-07-05
Malaysia needs a more inclusive social protection system, says EPF
KUALA LUMPUR: EPF CEO Amir Hamzah Azizan has called for a more inclusive social protection system, describing the current one as “narrow and inadequate”. Amir said, in Malaysia, only 9.1% of intended beneficiaries are covered, compared...
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2023-07-05
Cash is no longer king for payments in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Seven out of 10 Malaysian consumers are now actively using contactless card payments, says Visa Inc. According to the 2022 Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes study, more than 90% of Malaysians are familiar with contactless payment syste...
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2023-07-05
Looking realistically at how M’sia can improve ESG implementation
ENVIRONMENTAL, social and governance (ESG) factors are gaining increasing importance in investment decisions globally. Companies that prioritise ESG considerations are viewed as more sustainable, ethical and responsible, leading to improved financial...
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2023-07-05
Malaysia leads the way in 5G connectivity, says Opensignal report
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has become a global leader in 5G connectivity with fast and reliable networks, according to the most recent benchmarking study "Benchmarking the Global 5G Experience - June 2023” by Opensignal, a website specialising...
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2023-07-04
Keep the good subsidies, throw out the bad ones
PETALING JAYA: There are good and bad subsidies and the government will have to differentiate between the two when it decides which to keep and which to throw out, according to economists. Good subsidies such as those for healthcare and education ...

