SME News
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2022-12-19
Strong demand for green bonds
GEORGE TOWN: Local banks and companies have issued bonds totalling nearly US$9bil (RM39.8bil) for green enterprises in Malaysia, says Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd partner Arina Kok. “Green buildings, renewable energy and sustainable ...
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2022-12-18
Malaysia should approve RM225bil investments in 2022, up from UOB's earlier forecast of RM200bil
KUALA LUMPUR: UOB Research has tweaked Malaysia's full-year investment approval projection this year higher to RM225 billion from RM200 billion previously. This is after Malaysia posted investment approvals in the first nine months that ...
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2022-12-18
No compulsion on flexible working hours, up to employers, says minister
PETALING JAYA: The amendment on flexible working hours under the Employment Act does not force employers to implement it but instead offers incentives to increase workers’ productivity, says human resources minister V Sivakumar. He said that...
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2022-12-18
FMM appeals for a more gradual electricity tariff surcharge increase
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) on Dec 18 welcomed the announcement by Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) on December 16, 2022 on no increase in electrical tariff surcharge on domestic ...
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2022-12-16
Constant improvement a must for workers
PETALING JAYA: Enabling workers to improve their skills sets or pick up new capabilities is important to ensure productivity growth and professional advancement. However, there is a snag. Many employers are deterred by the cost, while others fear ...

