SME News
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2022-02-16
Reopen northern border to boost tourism and business, govt urged
ALOR SETAR: With the Thai government planning to reopen its Malaysia-Thailand borders next month, some stakeholders here are urging the Malaysian government to do likewise to boost tourism and business activities. Changlun Bukit Kayu Hitam Taxi As...
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2022-02-16
High Omicron cases costing money, productivity for businesses
THE high number of Omicron infections in the country is not only costing businesses financially, but also in terms of productivity. Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Daniel Bernbeck said most enterprises are unable to replace a...
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2022-02-16
Malaysia's current inflationary pressures, price hikes temporary — IDEAS
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 16): The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) believes that the inflationary pressures and price hikes that Malaysia is currently facing are temporary and can be effectively controlled through proper monetary and fis...
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2022-02-15
Matrade forms strategic partnership with Medac and SME Bank
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) hopes to further increase opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through a collaboration with the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (Medac) as well as S...
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2022-02-15
IMF: Malaysia set for a gradual recovery
KUALA LUMPUR: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Malaysia’s economy is set for a gradual recovery from the Covid-19 downturn, with real gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 3.1% in 2021 and projected to accelerate to 5.75% in 2022. ...