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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Pikom, Mdec and Cybersecurity Malaysia join hands to enhance data security 

Vital for companies to address cybersecurity in digital transformation Assist companies in safeguarding their data, build trust with customers The National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom), in collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and CyberSecurity Malaysia, has unveiled the Malaysia Data Security Governance Reference Book: Unleashing the Value of… Source link

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SMEs advised to install cyber security systems

PETALING JAYA: While SMEs stand at the forefront of innovation and economic growth, the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (Mdec) reported that in 2019, 84% of them experienced cyber threats and 76% had faced it more than once. A study conducted last year by the SME Association of Malaysia said only 26% of SMEs have chosen to digitalise their operations or use e-commerce platforms in 2021,… Source link

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Brac Bank, SME Foundation empower women entrepreneurs with handloom product innovation workshop

Brac Bank, in collaboration with the SME Foundation, has recently concluded a groundbreaking workshop to foster product innovation and enhance the market potential of traditional handloom products crafted by the vibrant women entrepreneurs of the Chittagong Hill Tracts.  The initiative is a testament to the organizations’ ongoing commitment to nurturing the SME sector in the region. From… Source link

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Malaysian Government Launches RM5,000 “MSME Digital Grant MADANI”

VeecoTech Serves as Digital Partner (DP) KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 13 September 2023 – The Malaysian government, through the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN Bank), and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched the MSME Digital Grant MADANI under Budget 2023, to help micro,… Source link

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CelcomDigi guides SMEs to digitalise their business at the MY5G SME Digital Workshop 2023

Upcoming workshops to be held in Nov in Sabah & Dec in Kedah Designed to equip participants with tools, skills to digitalise business CelcomDigi Berhad launched its first MY5G SME Digital Workshop series in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. This workshop programme is designed to offer micro and small enterprises the opportunity to learn about and identify suitable technologies and digital… Source link

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