Malaysia SME

Over 80pc of SME companies hold halal certificates, minister tells Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Over 80 per cent or 7,306 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are holders of Malaysia’s Halal Verification Certificate at the moment, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said. Winding up the debate for his portfolio on the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) Mid-Term Review (MTR) at Dewan Rakyat today, he said the… Source link

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Empowering SMEs Today, Online Success in One Place

In Malaysia, entrepreneurship is gaining ground as more people start their businesses. Being a centre for entrepreneurial ventures, scaling up a startup or a SME business can be an exciting and a challenging endeavour.  Based on the World Bank’s 2023 Doing Business report, Malaysia was ranked 12th out of 190 economies, demonstrating that it provides an advantageous business environment for… Source link

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Aussie pension fund investment under scrutiny

Canberra: Hostplus Pty, one of Australia’s largest pension funds, has included a major slot-machine operator in an ethical investment product that bars firms with even minor involvement in gambling activities. The A$103bil fund’s Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) option has a small holding in… Source link

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Tune Protect and CGC Malaysia to empower MSMEs

Tune Protect Group (Tune Protect) and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia (CGC) have solidified a strategic partnership aimed at providing innovative digital insurance solutions tailored for Micro, Small, and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs). Tune Protect, a vertically integrated insurer, offers a spectrum of insurance services, including General and Life… Source link

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Look out for SMEs, fix broken links between education and employment, say experts

This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on September 4, 2023 – September 10, 2023 IN implementing the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Sept 1, many micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will need handholding, say experts, as they may find it difficult to follow the seven-year transformation agenda because… Source link

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Episode Six Launches Business Now, Pay Later to Help Banks Meet SMEs’ Needs

Episode Six (E6), a global provider of payment processing and banking infrastructure, announced the launch of its ‘Business Now, Pay Later’ offering. This solution enables commercial banks to offer installment loans to businesses at any point in their buying journey, helping them meet their working capital needs and improve cash flow. The solution is designed to be customisable, allowing… Source link

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