SME News
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2022-05-20
Dropping AP for food imports could jeopardise Malaysia’s production, stakeholders warn
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — The government’s move to abolish approved permits (APs) for food imports was a short-term solution that could cause lasting problems for Malaysia’s food security, industry observers and stakeholders said. C...
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2022-05-19
Govt sets STI as main driver for digital economic growth
THE Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) is focusing on efforts to mainstream Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) as the main driver of economic growth to remain globally competitive. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said...
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2022-05-19
Malaysia's digital economy to contribute 22.6% to GDP, create half a million jobs by 2025
SINGAPORE: The digital economy is expected to contribute 22.6 per cent of Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) and create over 500,000 jobs by 2025, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. Dr Adham said ...
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2022-05-19
RM10bil revenue pool awaits digital banks
PETALING JAYA: The five new digital banks in Malaysia could aim to take a share amounting to a value pool of around RM10bil out of the banking sector’s RM91bil total revenue, according to CGS-CIMB Research. It would also take these banks thr...
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2022-05-19
Local farmers will suffer most from doing away with APs
PETALING JAYA: The government’s decision to do away with approved permits (AP) to import food could potentially force local farmers out of business, says a food security group. Forum Kedaulatan Makanan Malaysia chief coordinator Nurfitri Ami...