Neighbourly spirit at its best

TO mark National Day, Lotuss Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Lotus’s Malaysia) has launched its sixth “Buy Malaysia Campaign” with strategic partner Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN). The campaign aims to boost consumer interest in quality homegrown goods and help local small and medium… Source link

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Tackling the Vicious Cycle for SMEs in Malaysia

PRESS RELEASE Published August 28, 2023 In an unprecedented move to democratize the brand building landscape for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia, UnitestarMedia is excited to launch its 30-Day Brand Credibility Booster Package. This socially-conscious initiative is designed to catapult SME brands from anonymity to household names within just 30 days, addressing the chronic… Source link

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ADB pushes easier access to financing for SMEs: Philippines

Governments in Southeast Asia should support the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by addressing challenges to access to finance to promote economic growth and reduce inequality, according to the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI). In a working paper, the multilateral lender’s think tank ADBI said a solid SME foundation is necessary to grow the economy and reduce… Source link

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Enlisting SME in climate change issues

KUALA LUMPUR: The public may think that climate change does not affect them, but it brings a detrimental cost to our way of life, said the organiser of the National Climate Governance Summit 2023. Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) chairman Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar, in explaining its chain reaction, is seeking to address one of the contributory factors to the global phenomenon. “Heat… Source link

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First national climate governance summit aims to engage SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 25): The inaugural National Climate Governance Summit to be held on Sept 5 will provide a platform for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to learn how they can make a smooth transition to a warmer world. SMEs, which comprise 97.4% of all businesses in Malaysia, will have to be on board for any climate or sustainability ambition to be meaningful. “A comprehensive, carefully… Source link

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ESG study findings to help SMEs enhance their ESG journey

EARLIER this year on April 17, Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad’s inaugural annual ESG survey report, ESG Insights from Malaysian SMEs: Building A Better Future Together revealed that three out of five Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) believe embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG)… Source link

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Stepping up in the ESG space

CONCERNS of another possible war, worsening climate change, cyber attacks, global supply chain issues, economic crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic have become catalysts for spiking environmental, social and governance (ESG) adoption rates among businesses of all sizes. Suffice to say, businesses are aware there… Source link

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FMM hopes that govt simplifies procedures, reduces regulatory burdens for manufacturers

GEORGE TOWN (Aug 25): The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has expressed hopes that the government would continue to support the manufacturing industry by improving the ease of doing business by simplifying bureaucratic procedures, and reducing regulatory burdens on industrial players.  FMM Penang chairman Datuk Lee Teong Li hopes that during the tabling of Budget 2024, both the… Source link

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Over 170 Taiwanese firms participating in Taiwan Expo 2023 in KLCC

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 24): Taiwan Expo 2023, which serves as an integrated platform for the global marketing of Taiwanese products, saw a total of 170 Taiwanese companies participating with over 220 booths. With its theme “Together, Reach New Heights”, the expo was organised by the Bureau of Foreign Trade and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra) and commenced on Thursday… Source link

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