SME News
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2022-07-13
Government optimistic of growth this year
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is optimistic that Malaysia will continue to record growth this year due to the country’s diversified economy. This is based on recent positive data from reputable international agencies, Finance Minister Tengku ...
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2022-07-13
Restaurant operators fret as offers of more pay, flexi-hours still fail to tempt local workers
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — Hours before his 10.30am opening hour, Mathana Shaib Seelthaan was already hard at work cooking about 40 dishes at his Nasi Kandar Basikal restaurant in Taman Lestari Perdana, Seri Kembangan. The 49-year-old wore a se...
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2022-07-13
SMEs express support for return of GST but seek lower rate
PETALING JAYA: Small and medium enterprises are in favour of the return of the goods and services tax (GST) but they want the rate to be lowered to 4% from 6% previously. Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (Samenta) chairman William...
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2022-07-13
SME Bank focuses on sustainability framework
KUALA LUMPUR: SME Bank is focusing on institutionalising the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) culture within the group as it enters into its second year of implementing its three-year sustainability roadmap. SME Bank's Group preside...
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2022-07-13
TikTok offers platform to help small businesses move forward
KUALA LUMPUR: From an entertaining social media platform, TikTok can also be used as a tool for businesses. TikTok, through TikTok Shop, recently showed how local brands can stand out via the platform during its Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises ...