Malaysia SME

Anwar’s government has been working hard to attract foreign investment into the country to boost Malaysia’s sluggish economy. There is a need to establish a human rights-based migration plan to tackle exploitation, extortion and ill-treatment of low-wage migrant workers, including foreign domestic employees, Turk said, saying Malaysia is not alone when it comes to these issues. A panel of UN… Source link

In a joint interview with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Kevin Foo, Head of Financial Services and Ubaid Mustafa Qadiri, Partner – Technology, Risk and Cybersecurity at KPMG in Malaysia, shed light on the cybersecurity challenges faced by financial institutions. They both emphasized the imperative need for organizations to remain vigilant and take a… Source link

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Malaysia continues to face significant economic challenges, with the cost of living rising, prices soaring, and the Malaysian Ringgit depreciating. These issues have led to widespread public concern and substantial financial pressures on many families. In response to these challenges, LOANPANDA is launching a new campaign to create… Source link

LOCAL businesses and tech startups will get better support for growth with the collaboration between Digital Penang and a banking group to provide financial services. Digital Penang chief executive officer Ng Kwang Ming said the collaboration with Alliance Bank Group aimed to speed up the growth of local… Source link

PETALING JAYA: Following the implementation of the amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), employers suggest establishing a Stop Work Policy to ensure only competent personnel perform tasks as stipulated in relevant schedules. The policy, proposed by Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Dr… Source link

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 June 2024 – Confidence Funeral Services Pte Ltd announces that its Director, Zen Goh, has been honoured by the Association of Trade & Commerce with the esteemed SME 500 Award. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey and underscores its commitment to providing compassionate and professional funeral services, serving the… Source link

SINGAPORE, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Darren Bishop, an experienced professional in the global capital markets arena with a strong background in Fintech, data, and analytics, has recently joined TradeFlow Capital Management (TradeFlow) as its Head of Strategic Partnerships for the UK and Europe. Based in London, Darren brings… Source link

GEORGE TOWN: The shift towards mandatory e-invoicing is posing significant challenges for smaller businesses as highlighted by industry leaders. Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) national president Datuk William Ng said among the difficulties faced by SMEs are limited resources and digital literacy. “While the call for small traders to be exempted has been made,… Source link

ONCE the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) kicks off, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should tap into the Singapore market and avail themselves to support businesses from there. Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) southern region chairman Lee Ting Kiat said… Source link

PENANG, Malaysia, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — QNET[1], a global leader in wellness and lifestyle focused direct selling, concluded the first of this year’s biannual flagship event, V-Malaysia 2024[2], on May 16 in the island of Penang in Malaysia. The five-day convention drew approximately 9,000 participants from over 30 countries, reaffirming its status as a major international event. … Source link