Malaysia SME

CyberSecurity Malaysia, LGMS collaborate to address SME cybersecurity weakness

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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