Malaysia SME

PETALING JAYA: RM15.11bil has been earmarked for 270 entrepreneurship programmes under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Integrated Action Plan (SMEIPA) 2023/2024, slated to benefit 470,350 recipients nationwide. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that these… Source link

PUTRAJAYA, May 14 — The government has allocated RM15.11 billion to implement 270 entrepreneurship programmes for this year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid who is also the minister of rural and regional development said the allocation reported through SME Integrated Plan of Action (SMEIPA) 2023/2024 will be used by 479,350 recipients. He said all the… Source link

Malaysia’s general insurance sector set for $6.8 billion surge | Insurance Business Asia … Source link

The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Business Conclave organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 28 and 29 May, (www.ioraconclave.lk) will focus on sectors significant to the economic development and prosperity of the Indian Ocean Rim region, including Agriculture, ICT, Logistics, and Tourism, including breakout sessions on… Source link

The 4th Joint Committee meeting for the review of AITIGA (ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement) was held in Putrajaya, Malaysia from 7-9 May 2024 and was co-chaired by Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, India and Ms. Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, Deputy Secretary General (Trade), Ministry of Investment,… Source link

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) — A total of 214 Sabah Bumiputera youth entrepreneurs underwent training this year, made possible through grant assistance totalling more than RM3 million under the Tunas Usahawan Belia Bumiputera (TUBE) -X programme. SME Corp Malaysia, an agency under the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Cooperative Development (KUSKOP), in a statement, said that the… Source link

Maybank Work+ addresses three major pain points of SMEs with its suite of services Maybank Work+ is a game-changer for SMEs, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions that streamline payroll, payments and financing processes. Agility and efficiency are the cornerstones of success in today’s fast-paced… Source link

In a move to strengthen global supply chains in the defence sector, SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd , a subsidiary company of National Aerospace and Defence Industries Sdn Bhd, and Connecticut, USA-based Colt’s Manufacturing Co LLC have inked a memorandum of understanding on joint development and supply of small arms ammunition. Under the MoU, SMEO will produce and deliver six million rounds of… Source link

In this week’s TechNave Business Bytes Week 2 May 2024 there’s news from tech, finance, and sustainability. Samsung highlights eco-friendly practices in its Galaxy S24 series and maintains dominance in digital signage. Cybersecurity concerns are addressed with details on recent threats and protective measures. Positive social initiatives include Grab’s community support and a Shariah-compliant… Source link

This article first appeared in Digital Edge, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on May 13, 2024 – May 19, 2024 As tech giants compete to develop the next generation of headsets, extended reality (XR) seems poised to transform not only how individuals interact with the virtual world but also the operations of businesses across industries.  While adopting this new technology is an obvious step for… Source link