SME News
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2021-09-21
Approval of foreign workers for plantation to carry on as planned, says Human Resources Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): Putrajaya's approval for the 32,000 foreign workers for the plantation sector remains unchanged in spite of a subsequent announcement to extend its ban on foreign labour into the nation until Dec 31, according to a spokesp...
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2021-09-21
Operating hours for eateries, petrol kiosks to be extended, travel bubble to widen
KUALA LUMPUR: The operating hours for eateries, petrol stations and grocery stores will soon be extended to midnight, while Melaka, Genting Highlands and Tioman island are set to join Langkawi as new locations for the travel bubble. The Covid-19 M...
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2021-09-21
CMP3: Malaysia to transition into high-income nation over next decade, needs to ensure that sustainable economic growth — Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): Malaysia will transition into a high-income nation over the next decade, even as geopolitical factors and the global response to the pandemic create headwinds and disruption. Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul ...
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2021-09-21
Reconsider freeze on foreign labour, govt urged
PETALING JAYA: The decision to extend the freeze on the hiring of foreign workers will have a big impact on businesses that have started to open up, say industry stakeholders. They are urging the government to relook at the matter. SME Associat...
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2021-09-21
Biz events need more aid to retain regional share
WITHOUT stronger support from the government, Malaysia’s business events industry will collectively lose its regional market share and competitive advantage to neighbouring countries. The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) GM Alan P...