SME News
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2021-01-25
Total economic shutdown should be a last resort, say experts
KUALA LUMPUR: A complete economic shutdown, which was implemented in the early part of last year, should be undertaken again only as a last resort in the event the pandemic gets out of control. Commenting on reports that the government was mulling...
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2021-01-25
Local businesses to expedite digital transformation plans in 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with the second Movement Control Order (MCO) announced by the government, is driving local businesses to seek and adopt new technologies to improve productivity and operational efficiencies. IBM Malaysi...
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2021-01-25
Crowds indicate ‘business as usual’ for many in Sibu town despite MCO
SIBU, Jan 25 - Despite the movement control order (MCO) for Sibu Division entering its ninth day yesterday, the crowded situation at a number of places in the town here indicates that for many, it is still ‘business as usual’. An obser...
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2021-01-25
Second full lockdown will lead to irreparable damage to Malaysia’s economy, manufacturers warn
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 - A second full lockdown will lead to irreparable damage to the business sector and the economy, with a devastating impact on business survival and job security, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). ...
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2021-01-25
Lazada helps grocers survive during difficult times
KUALA LUMPUR: Lazada is helping thousands of grocery stores affected by the MCO 2.0 through its 'Keep Calm and Shop from Home' page. The company said lasy year, thousands of grocery stores benefited from the initiative. Lazada Malaysia&...