SME News
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2021-08-05
Islamic capital market can spur growth of Malaysia’s halal economy
PETALING JAYA: The Islamic capital market can be the catalyst to spur the growth potential of Malaysia’s halal economy particularly among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) via alternative funding platforms such as equity crowdfun...
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2021-08-04
With tourism spots in Penang facing imminent closure, thousands at risk of losing livelihoods
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 4 — Tourism spots in Penang are at the end of their tether and many may have to shutter permanently, leading to hundreds, if not thousands, of workers losing their livelihoods. Association of Tourism Attractions Penang (ATAP...
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2021-08-04
Accelerating Malaysia’s economic recovery with automation
Access to digitally savvy talent is fast becoming a critical component for businesses, as more enterprises seek to pivot to the cloud and transform digitally. Yet, the Asean region is witnessing a severe shortage in this area, potentially hampering b...
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2021-08-04
With no signs of reopening, barbers head for uncertain future
PETALING JAYA: Despite remaining closed since the third movement control order came into effect on June 1, Kumaran Gunasegaran has been paying his workers the minimum wage and the rent for his barber shops. The owner of several outlets in Kuala Lu...
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2021-08-04
Digitalisation to help firms stay relevant post-Covid
PETALING JAYA: The prolonged Covid-19 pandemic has pushed many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to jump onto the digitalisation bandwagon in order to survive. “There are many stories of businesses having to close down because they are not...