SME News
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2022-11-30
Retail sales record significant rise in turnover
PETALING JAYA: Shoppers are back in full force going by the numbers from the Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA) and the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA). Data from the MRA shows that the retail sector expanded 96% in the third quarter of...
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2022-11-30
Sales tax reintroduction spells contraction for Malaysian vehicle sales: Fitch Solutions
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's new vehicle sales are expected to contract in 2023 as high base effects kick in due to the strong demand for new vehicles in 2022, said Fitch Solutions. Higher borrowing costs, rising vehicle prices due to the sales ta...
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2022-11-30
5G, cyber security: Pakistan, Malaysia agree to continue dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia agreed on Tuesday to continue dialogue on mutual areas of collaboration particularly 5G, cyber security and regulatory frameworks. PTA chairman Maj-Gen Amir Azeem Bajwa (retd) held a meeting with the interim chairm...
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2022-11-30
Financial sector focuses on ESG and climate change
THE role of financial institutions (FIs) has evolved from just being an intermediary for borrowing and lending to being the driver of capital in the transition towards a green and sustainable future. Intense pressure from key stakeholders, includi...
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2022-11-30
Reform agenda needed to tackle cost of living
KUALA LUMPUR: Price controls and subsidies are short-term measures and must be reformed, while the long-term solution is to make the cost of living more affordable by raising incomes, says Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams of the Malaysia University of Scien...