SME News
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2022-01-19
Malaysia’s trade relations depend on 12MP implementation
THE 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) is the most important for trade and investment, and its implementation is crucial to the country’s economic development. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamad&nbs...
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2022-01-19
SMEs must adopt global mindset
LETTERS: Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comprise more than 90 per cent of businesses worldwide and provide more than 50 per cent of employment. Their efforts contribute to the growth of the global economy and progress towards ...
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2022-01-19
Using inclusive finance to help B40, M40 groups
MALAYSIA has recorded an impressive progress in making its financial system an inclusive one. As reported by a World Bank Group study in 2017 entitled "Financial Inclusion in Malaysia: Distilling Lessons for Other Countries," more than 9...
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2022-01-19
Take advantage of opportunities presented by RCEP in Malaysia, Ismail Sabri tells US businesses
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 19): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is hopeful that the United States (US) businesses would take advantage of the vast investment opportunities presented by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). I...
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2022-01-19
Open borders now, Sabah tourism, business groups tell govt
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s economy and the tourism industry will only recover significantly, once it is able to welcome international guests again, tourism and business groups say in calling for the reopening of international borders. Sabah Asso...