OUR beloved Malaysia competes to occupy a prominent position within the global innovation ecosystem. Its wealth of talent, resources, and opportunities is undeniable, despite facing brain drain and criticism. In light of these obstacles, policymakers must overhaul several fiscal policies. It is advantageous for our small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to be… Source link

In this episode, we thoroughly explored the invaluable insights and expert guidance provided by industry professionals and esteemed government officials. They will shed light on the myriad ways in which Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can harness the opportunities presented by the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to substantially bolster their competitive edge and fortify their… Source link

On September 27, we attended the Time Digital Masterclass titled “Scaling Up Malaysian Startups“.  During the keynote speaker’s session, we learnt from Kevin Lee, the CEO of Sellercraft. It’s an ecommerce service provider that uses tech and AI to provide merchants with services such as sales reports, inventory reports, and financial analysis.  But even before that, Kevin was already… Source link

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 12): The additional RM100 million allocation by the government to SME Corp Malaysia (SME Corp Malaysia), specifically for micro-enterprises, indirectly recognises the agency’s role and contribution in spearheading the development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Chief executive officer Rizal Nainy said the substantial allocation for micro-enterprises… Source link

Sharon Sen, originally from the small town of Kulai, Malaysia, shares her transformative journey from her close-knit hometown to settling in Slovakia. Font size:A–|A+  Comments disabled Growing up in Kulai, Sharon Sen found the confines of formal education stifling. Her candid admission that she didn’t enjoy school, particularly in her secondary years, illuminates the struggle many face when… Source link

JOHOR BARU: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) have recorded a double-digit growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 11.6% last year, says SME Corp Malaysia chief executive officer Rizal Nainy (pic). Citing data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia, he said this was an encouraging growth recorded… Source link

Around 70 per cent of SMEs (small and medium enterprises) in Southeast Asia started their business with seed money raised from their personal savings and from family and friends’ financial support – particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore; according to a new report published by In Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia’s largest unified SME digital finance platform. Funding from… Source link

KUALA LUMPUR: The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry says that appropriate action is being taken over weaknesses pointed out as in the Auditor-General’s Report 2021, well as its recommendations regarding the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) programme development grant. Its minister Datuk Ewon… Source link

KUALA LUMPUR: Grants for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) development programmes should be monitored in terms of expenditure performance by the three ministries involved to ensure compliance with financial regulations, says the Auditor-General’s Report 2021. It said the monitoring should be carried out by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, the Ministry of Economy… Source link

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) assures that appropriate action was being taken against weaknesses pointed out as well as recommendations in the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) 2021 regarding the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) programme development grant. Its minister Datuk Ewon Benedick (pix) said the SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp)… Source link