SME News
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2022-05-05
Reminder: Minimum wage doesn’t include OT, allowances
PETALING JAYA: The minimum wage of RM1,500 a month is specifically for the basic salary and does not include allowances and overtime, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan. “(It is the) basic,” Saravanan said when conta...
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2022-05-05
Subsidies in place to mitigate impact of inflation
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is well positioned to weather the spike in inflation globally with the efforts by the government in terms of providing subsidies as well as having a ceiling price for some consumer goods. Sunway University professor of econ...
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2022-05-05
Entry of digital banks won't disrupt local banking landscape
PETALING JAYA: The digital bank licence winners in Malaysia are likely to assume niche market roles rather than disrupt the banking sector in the medium term, according to Fitch Ratings. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) last Friday announced the five co...
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2022-05-05
Five lessons SMEs can learn from Covid-19 crisis
TODAY, amid the ongoing health crisis in Malaysia, more than a million registered small and medium enterprises (SME) are facing uncertainties when it comes to ensuring business resiliency and sustenance. SME owners know the importance of preparing fo...
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2022-05-05
Physical malls still relevant despite e-commerce's popularity
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite the fast growth pace of the e-commerce industry which saw the emergence of various local and international online shopping platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic, physical malls are still extremely relevant among Malaysians...

