SME News
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2022-05-29
Lack of staff hampering businesses from meeting demand
PETALING JAYA: Consumer demand? Yes. Workers’ availability? No. The lack of workers – whether local or foreign – is among the challenges faced by some businesses that are struggling to cope despite having consumer demand as Malay...
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2022-05-29
Businesses are back with a vengeance as sales pick up
PETALING JAYA: A drizzle earlier in the day did not stop patrons from streaming continuously into his tau fu fah (soya bean curd dessert) stall. Lau Teik Kip, the man behind the popular Woong Kee shop in Ipoh, was thankful that business had return...
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2022-05-28
PM’s working visit to Japan gives positive impact to SME
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s working visit to Japan has given a positive impact and a boost to the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in Malaysia, Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperative Tan Sri ...
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2022-05-28
Strong economic fundamentals, prudent management to contribute to stronger ringgit
KUALA LUMPUR: Strong economic fundamentals and prudent ringgit management are expected to contribute to the strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar despite several temporary factors that have contributed to the ringgit's current deprec...
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2022-05-27
Weaker ringgit a short-term benefit
JOHOR may benefit from the weaker ringgit in the short term as it will attract more Singaporeans but it will not have a positive impact on the state’s economy in the long run. Johor South SME Association adviser Teh Kee Sin said Singaporeans...