SME News
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2023-07-13
Economy Ministry working with Human Resources Ministry on policy options to boost wages: Rafizi tells MEF
KUALA LUMPUR: The Economy Ministry is working with the Human Resources Ministry to formulate several policy options to be presented to the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) for discussion on the best strategies to enhance people's wages. ...
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2023-07-13
HR minister wants Malaysia’s industrial harmony score to hit 90pc to lure more FDI
IPOH, July 13 — While Malaysia does not see a lot of worker protests against their employers, Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar today said the country could do better in the Industrial Harmony Index (IHI) to attract more foreign investors. ...
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2023-07-13
Weak currency makes Malaysia more competitive, encourage exports to UK, say analysts
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The current ringgit rate would offer a competitive advantage for Malaysia’s exports to the United Kingdom (UK), besides boosting the local tourism industry, said analysts. SPI Asset Management managing director ...
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2023-07-12
British High Commissioner to Malaysia: Effective diplomacy key to bridge differences on palm oil, human rights
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 - Effective diplomacy between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK) plays a vital role in understanding differing perspectives on issues such as palm oil and human rights, said British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Charles Hay. ...
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2023-07-12
Increasing demand for labour
PETALING JAYA: Despite the anticipated slower economy, the labour market is expected to improve in the coming months, sustained by the still-resilient growth dynamics. According to economists, the unemployment rate for 2023 will likely average at ...

