SME News
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2022-03-22
Ministry expects rise in MyIPO applications
A TOTAL of 538 applications for the Intellectual Property Filing Fund (IP 2.0 Fund) were received from January 1, 2022, to March 20, 2022, and the applications are expected to increase until the closing date of June 30, 2022. The Domestic Trade an...
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2022-03-22
Proof that Malaysia is determined to end forced labour practices
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's decision to ratify the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Protocol 29 is a "big win" for the country as well as for its employers and businesses. Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Dr S...
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2022-03-22
KASA, CMM to advance adoption of ESG practices by local SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Environment and Water Malaysia (KASA) and Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) on March 22 jointly launched an initiative to advance the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices by small and medium ente...
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2022-03-22
Not a monopoly charging 20pc commission, National Book Council says after Malaysia’s booksellers protest new platform
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — The National Book Council of Malaysia (MBKM) today said that a new online platform to sell books is not intended to be a monopoly nor does it mean that the government-linked council is getting involved in doing business...
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2022-03-21
SME centres to complement Buy Sabah Goods drive
BUYING made-in-Sabah goods is a fast way to restore the economy, save jobs and ramp up support for local producers, said State Industrial Development Minister Datuk Joachim Gunsalam. He said the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic felt thro...