SME News
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2022-05-30
The contribution of SMEs in Malaysia and China
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are suffering greatly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Between January and May 2020, 26% of SMEs worldwide closed down permanently, with South Asia as the hardest hit at 46%. 61% of them reported reduced sales. ...
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2022-05-29
Businesses are back with a vengeance as sales pick up
PETALING JAYA: A drizzle earlier in the day did not stop patrons from streaming continuously into his tau fu fah (soya bean curd dessert) stall. Lau Teik Kip, the man behind the popular Woong Kee shop in Ipoh, was thankful that business had return...
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2022-05-29
Lack of staff hampering businesses from meeting demand
PETALING JAYA: Consumer demand? Yes. Workers’ availability? No. The lack of workers – whether local or foreign – is among the challenges faced by some businesses that are struggling to cope despite having consumer demand as Malay...
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2022-05-28
Strong economic fundamentals, prudent management to contribute to stronger ringgit
KUALA LUMPUR: Strong economic fundamentals and prudent ringgit management are expected to contribute to the strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar despite several temporary factors that have contributed to the ringgit's current deprec...
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2022-05-28
PM’s working visit to Japan gives positive impact to SME
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s working visit to Japan has given a positive impact and a boost to the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in Malaysia, Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperative Tan Sri ...