SME News
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2022-06-15
Malaysia locks in RM42.8bil approved investments
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has attracted a total of RM42.8bil approved investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors, involving 910 projects in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22). “The foreign direct investments (FDI) remained the...
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2022-06-15
Retail industry records 18.3% growth in 1Q
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail industry recorded a growth rate of 18.3% in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22), spurred by better economic conditions and further easing of movement restrictions. This is comparable to the -9.9% contraction in retail sales d...
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2022-06-15
Malaysia ranks 32nd in 2022 IMD World Competitiveness ranking
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been ranked 32nd in the 2022 International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR), down by seven positions from the 25th spot in 2021. In a statement, the centre said Thailand (33r...
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2022-06-15
Malaysia set to benefit from rising global semicon sales, says analyst
KUALA LUMPUR (June 15): The Southeast Asia semiconductor industry is set to benefit from rising global semiconductor sales. The Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International (SEMI) president for Southeast Asia Linda Tan said the group rema...
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2022-06-15
Malaysian employees seek attractive pay, work flexibility
RECRUITMENT firm Randstad Malaysia’s latest report revealed that Malaysian workers prefer employees who offer attractive salaries and benefits, which increased from 2% in 2021 to 74% in 2022. On the other hand, having a good work-life b...

