SME News
-
2022-09-27
Catalysing Malaysia’s digital economy
The digital economy is one of Malaysia’s key economic pillars, currently contributing 22.6% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The number is set to rise to 25.5% by 2025, says Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) CEO Ma...
-
2022-09-27
SMEs tap into global halal mart through Alibaba app
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are now able to strengthen their foothold in the international halal market following the launch of a dedicated online Halal Pavilion on the Alibaba.com business-to-business (B2B)...
-
2022-09-26
Business group calls for ‘improved’ GST with lower rate
PETALING JAYA: A reintroduction of GST or goods and services tax should start at a low rate and be scaled up yearly with rates informed ahead of time, says a business association. Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry president ...
-
2022-09-26
Govt to consider proposal to legislate online business
PETALING JAYA: Online businesses may soon require a special licence under a move by the government to protect consumers. Deputy minister of domestic trade and consumer affairs Rosol Wahid said this was in response to the high level of cyber fraud....
-
2022-09-26
Export value of Malaysia's agriculture commodity products remains strong
KUALA LUMPUR: Agriculture commodity product exports saw an increase of 64 per cent during the Covid-19 movement control order (MCO) period in 2020 and 2021, compared to the pre-pandemic years of 2018 and 2019. Plantation Industries and Commodities...