SME News
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2023-10-16
SST hike to 8% will hit consumers, eateries indirectly
PETALING JAYA: The 2% rise in the sales and service tax (SST) to 8% is expected to adversely impact consumers despite the exemption on food and beverage (F&B) outlets as supply chains are integrated, say financial experts. Wealth Vantage Advis...
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2023-10-16
Budget 2024 will enhance the nation’s sustainability and resilience, says Malaysian institute of accountants
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) welcomes the Budget 2024 which focuses on strengthening the economy, sustainability & ESG, capacity and competency building, and strategic tax measures. ‘’Accountancy talen...
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2023-10-16
Challenging conditions affect business confidence in 3Q
THE RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) fell to 50.4 in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23) from 54.8 in the previous quarter, ending a two-quarter improvement streak. While the sentiment remains positive for the third successive surv...
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2023-10-13
Premier: Sarawak’s sustainable development a magnet for foreign investors
KUCHING, Oct 13 — Sarawak is rapidly becoming a magnet for foreign investors, with notable expansion projects and substantial investments underway in the state, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. Speaking to reporters after offi...
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2023-10-13
Budget 2024: PM Anwar says govt to improve social protection, GLC governance and debt management
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 - The government will improve the revenue sustainability, social protection, governance of government linked companies (GLC) and the country’s debt management, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said severa...