SME News
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2023-02-15
Governance, innovation and digitalisation
The fear of a recession in advanced economies is fast fading. After big interest rate hikes, inflation is climbing down. A recovering world has helped stabilise our ringgit and propped up our competitiveness. The better news, of course, is Chin...
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2023-02-15
Think tank sounds alarm over private debt situation
PETALING JAYA: Housewife Agnes (not her real name) leads a fairly comfortable life. Her husband earns just about RM5,200 a month, a stable income that affords them a house and a car. Unfortunately, a health insurance plan is out of reach. Ho...
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2023-02-14
Malaysia crafts policy measures to bolster EV endeavour
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, as one of the leading electrical and electronics (E&E) manufacturing hubs in Asean, is already taking steps to strengthen its electric vehicle (EV) position by crafting supportive policy measures. International Trade an...
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2023-02-14
Malaysia will not reintroduce goods and services tax: PM
MALAYSIA has no plans to reintroduce a goods and services tax (GST) or any other broad-based consumption tax, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (Feb 14). The government will instead look to reduce subsidies enjoyed by the wealthy, Anwar...
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2023-02-14
Malaysia’s economy on the rebound, driven by strong private consumption
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is on an economic rebound, thanks to the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions and the resumption of daily life and economic activities, said economists. They pointed to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) announcement la...

