SME News
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2022-01-04
More EPF withdrawals? You'll probably work till the day you die, expert says
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians, especially those in the low-income brackets will have to work beyond the retirement age of 60, possibly until the day they die should the government allow another round of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawals. Promi...
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2022-01-03
Flood-impacted businesses appeal for urgent help
PETALING JAYA: Hundreds of businesses reeling from the impact of the recent floods are appealing to the government for additional help. Early estimates from a survey by the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) put losses at RM195 milli...
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2022-01-03
Economists: Malaysia poised for strong recovery
KUALA LUMPUR: Economists are optimistic that Malaysia’s economy is poised for a strong recovery in 2022. However, they emphasised that much will depend on how the country manages its level of Covid-19 infections. Sunway University economi...
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2022-01-03
RCEP: World's biggest trade pact takes effect
THE world's largest free trade pact forged by 15 Asia-Pacific countries entered into force on Saturday to provide a tailwind for the region's post-pandemic recovery and a catalyst for global economic progress, bringing a ray of hope. The&n...
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2022-01-03
MITA works to connect Malaysian tourism players with SE Asian agents
In anticipation of stiffer regional competition for the tourism pie following the pandemic, the Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) is giving inbound players in the country a head start by organising virtual B2B sessions to connect local tou...