Lack of awareness over cybersecurity poses risk to their operations Complexity and cost often a deterrence to implementing effective measures CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) is spearheading efforts to strengthen the nation’s cybersecurity ecosystem, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity standards throughout the country. Led by CEO Ts. Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab, the initiative aims… Source link
Read More »SMEs, start-ups encouraged to apply for LiKES matching grant
KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups, including those operating in rural areas, are encouraged to apply for the Internship Placement Matching Grant for Small and Medium Enterprises (LiKES). In making the call, Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp) group chief executive officer Thomas Mathew said LiKES, which was launched on Monday, enables the… Source link
Read More »UOB Malaysia achieves record income + profitability in 2023
This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on March 11, 2024 – March 17, 2024 NG Wei Wei, CEO of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia), has had two busy but eventful years at the bank. She had to hit the ground running when she took over the helm on May 1, 2022, as the Malaysian entity was in the thick of its acquisition of Citibank’s consumer business in the… Source link
Read More »LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR SMES IN INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES
KUALA LUMPUR: Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp) has launched a new grant where small and medium businesses (SMEs) can be reimbursed up to RM300 for each intern’s monthly allowance. The grant, coined as the Industrial Training Matching Grant Initiative for Small & Medium Enterprises (LiKES), has… Source link
Read More »SEBI Introduces Four Innovative Measures to Combat Price Manipulation in SME Market
In a decisive move to safeguard the integrity of the stock market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has unveiled a quartet of strategies aimed at curbing price manipulation within the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector. SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch announced these measures on March 11, during an event… Source link
Read More »Soonicorn Collective – 18 pioneer members selected
Committed to ecosystem, economic, and nation-building contributions Offers leadership skills enhancement, fosters connections among founders Proficeo Consultants in partnership with Penjana Kapital have announced the selection of the pioneer group of 18 founders for the Soonicorn Collective, a membership driven platform designed to build leadership skills among startup founders,… Source link
Read More »AfDB and NMB Zimbabwe Ink $15M Deal to Boost SME Trade Finance Opportunities
On 7 March, in a significant development for Zimbabwe’s economy and its small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and NMB Bank Limited Zimbabwe (NMB) signed a $15 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility. The ceremony, held at NMB Bank Headquarters in Harare, was attended by key… Source link
Read More »ADB APPROVES US$100 MLN LOAN TO SUPPORT SRI LANKAN SMES
MANILA, March 18 (Bernama-Xinhua) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it has approved a US$100-million loan for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka to have more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as economic crisis and climate change, reported Xinhua. According to the ADB, Sri Lanka’s SMEs provide 45 per cent of… Source link
Read More »TalentCorp allocates RM30m internship matching grant for SMEs and start-ups
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp) has earmarked RM30 million for the Industrial Training Matching Grant Initiative for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (LiKES), in support of internship placement in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. The fund would benefit around 30,000 interns in the SME and startup industries, Human Resources… Source link
Read More »Maybank and Gentari to collaborate on sustainability solutions tailored to individuals and SMEs
Maybank to install EV charging stations at selected branches Auto financing customers will be able to enjoy incentives when charging their EVs through Gentari Maybank and Gentari have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore collaboration in green mobility and renewable energy solutions. Through this collaboration, Maybank Islamic’s InCharge pre-credits will be… Source link
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