SME News
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2023-02-07
Employers warned about replacing local staff with foreign hires
The Malaysian government is warning employers against replacing local staff with foreigners as the rules on overseas hiring for critical sectors get easier. In January, the government announced a new Foreign Workers Employment Relaxation Plan (FWE...
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2023-02-07
Stronger tourism activity poised to spur economy
PETALING JAYA: The effect of stronger tourism activity is expected to boost Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by at least one percentage point (ppt) in 2023, via further recovery in tourist arrivals, resumption of China outbound travellin...
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2023-02-06
Malaysian minister advocates for more women in leadership roles
A call was made for an increase in women’s representation in corporate leadership by Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development of Malaysia. She noted that the public sector has exceeded its goal of 30% wome...
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2023-02-06
No more MyEG for immigration processes by 2025
PETALING JAYA: All immigration services and processes will be fully back under the department’s management by 2025, including those currently handled by third-parties like MY E.G. Services Bhd (MyEG). Immigration director-general Khairul Dza...
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2023-02-03
Govt meddling in business is regressive, says think tank
PETALING JAYA: A think tank has spoken up against an MP’s call for the government to intervene in e-hailing company Grab’s compensation for drivers, saying it is regressive. “Asking the government to intervene in how companies ru...

