SME News
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2022-03-22
Proof that Malaysia is determined to end forced labour practices
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's decision to ratify the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Protocol 29 is a "big win" for the country as well as for its employers and businesses. Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Dr S...
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2022-03-22
KASA, CMM to advance adoption of ESG practices by local SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Environment and Water Malaysia (KASA) and Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) on March 22 jointly launched an initiative to advance the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices by small and medium ente...
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2022-03-22
Not a monopoly charging 20pc commission, National Book Council says after Malaysia’s booksellers protest new platform
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — The National Book Council of Malaysia (MBKM) today said that a new online platform to sell books is not intended to be a monopoly nor does it mean that the government-linked council is getting involved in doing business...
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2022-03-21
SME centres to complement Buy Sabah Goods drive
BUYING made-in-Sabah goods is a fast way to restore the economy, save jobs and ramp up support for local producers, said State Industrial Development Minister Datuk Joachim Gunsalam. He said the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic felt thro...
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2022-03-21
Digitalising SMEs to thrive in digital economy
IN April 2020, Microsoft chairman and chief executive officer Satya Nadella said, “We’ve seen two years’ worth of digital transformation in two months. From remote teamwork and learning to sales and customer service, to crit...