SME News
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2023-01-09
Not meant for specific groups
KUALA LUMPUR: It is not Bank Negara Malaysia's job to use the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to target interest rates at specific groups, economists said. However, banks and the government can provide different interest rates in the market,...
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2023-01-09
Leveraging on trade deals to increase exports
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia can take advantage of the trade agreements that have been signed with other countries to strengthen manufacturing and increase exports, says Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong. He said a strong and robust m...
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2023-01-08
Malaysia-Indonesia 2022 trade growth likely to exceed 30% on-year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia-Indonesia’s total trade for 2022 is likely to exceed 30% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth compared with 2021 as both countries fully reopened their borders in 2022, facilitating better bilateral flow of goods and services, acc...
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2023-01-05
MSMEs must adopt digitalisation to compete globally, says Matrade
THE Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) said it will continue in its efforts to ensure Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remain a part of the global supply chain and be prepared for any adverse changes in globa...
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2023-01-03
Retail sector to have rocky year ahead
MALAYSIA’S retail industry is expected to go through a rocky 2023 due to the rising living costs and increasing costs of doing business, among others. The Malaysian Reserve (TMR) contacted several retail associations to obtain thei...

