Awang Tengah (seated, centre) in a group photo with officials and participants of the state-level ‘SDSI Showcase’ in Kuching. On his right is federal Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. KUCHING (Oct 2): The Ministry of International Trade and Investment (Mintred) has provided support to over 36,000 entrepreneurs from 2021 to the second quarter of this… Source link
Read More »Empowering SMEs through business training | Daily Express Malaysia
PENAMPANG: Training in marketing for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) is vital to ensure empowerment. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia “In the past, I have been supporting SMEs by providing funding, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, but this time, I want, a programme where successful entrepreneurs can transmit their… Source link
Read More »SMEStreet Report on G20 Summit’s Impact on Indian SMEs, Business News
NEW DELHI, Sept 29, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The G20 summit held in India has proved to be a game-changer for Indian entrepreneurs and the business community. This prestigious event brought together world leaders and policymakers, creating a platform for collaboration, innovation, and growth. The G20 Summit emphasized the importance of collaboration among nations to tackle the challenges faced… Source link
Read More »SCIB unit secures RM34m Islamic banking facilities to redeem property, as working capital
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 29): Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) has secured Islamic banking facilities of up to RM34 million, which will be used to redeem property, as working capital and operating expenditure. Its wholly-owned subsidiary SCIB Concrete Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (SCM) accepted the Islamic banking facilities from Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) on… Source link
Read More »Minister upbeat about global response to wellness event | Daily Express Malaysia
Minister upbeat about global response to wellness event Published on: Friday, September 29, 2023 Text Size: Liew (centre), flanked by Sion (on her left) and Lajawai, with Dr Lim (left) and IWWCE 2024 Marketing Executive Connie Chew Ying Ying (right). Kota Kinabalu: Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Christina Liew is upbeat about the global response to Sabah’s… Source link
Read More »Supporting the ESG Agenda for SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) wield significant influence in shaping the future of the domestic and global economy. In Malaysia, SMEs are the backbone of the economy. More than 97% of all businesses are SMEs, contributing to over 38% to GDP and employing 48.2% of the workforce. These remarkable… Source link
Read More »Malaysian Regulators Ramp Up Focus on SMEs in Green Transition – Regulation Asia
Tailored guidance is being developed for SMEs on the information they should provide to FIs. A new SME focus group has also been established. Get access today Sign up for a free 2-week trial and get instant, unrestricted and unlimited access to Regulation Asia. FREE TRIAL[1] Already taken your free trial? Get in touch with our team and enquire about a subscription today. Select… Source link
Read More »SME Association Calls on DuitNow QR to Reconsider Transaction Fees
The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) has expressed its concern over the imposition of transaction feesPayments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), the operator of DuitNow QR. Samenta has urged PayNet to reconsider the implementation of these fees for payments and transactions made with credit cards starting from November 1. Merchants have invested significant amounts of time… Source link
Read More »ORIX celebrates 50 years empowering SME growth
PETALING JAYA: ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad (ORIX) has been at the forefront of driving industrial progress by empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. The pioneer in equipment leasing has to date, impacted over 70,000 Malaysian businesses since its incorporation in 1973, of which more than 85% are SMEs. Reflecting on how the company has impacted the SME industry in the… Source link
Read More »Charge on DuitNow QR payments will burden SME sector, says group
KUALA LUMPUR: The merchant discount rate (MDR) charge to be imposed on merchants for payment received via DuitNow has come as a huge surprise to small and medium enterprises. Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) president Datuk William Ng said while the association appreciates that the MDR or… Source link
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