SME News
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2023-07-13
HR minister wants Malaysia’s industrial harmony score to hit 90pc to lure more FDI
IPOH, July 13 — While Malaysia does not see a lot of worker protests against their employers, Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar today said the country could do better in the Industrial Harmony Index (IHI) to attract more foreign investors. ...
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2023-07-13
Weak currency makes Malaysia more competitive, encourage exports to UK, say analysts
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The current ringgit rate would offer a competitive advantage for Malaysia’s exports to the United Kingdom (UK), besides boosting the local tourism industry, said analysts. SPI Asset Management managing director ...
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2023-07-13
Women hold 30.6pct board seats in top 100 PLCs, says 30% Club Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 – Women are holding 30.6 per cent of board seats in the top 100 public listed companies (PLCs) in Malaysia, and close to 25 per cent of seats of all PLCs on Bursa Malaysia,the 30% Club Malaysia said. The 30% Club Malays...
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2023-07-13
JPM Group to build EV, hydrogen hub in Malaysia – the first in Asean
PETALING JAYA: Jinn Pinn Minn Group (JPM Group) and its sister company, CETA Green Technologies Sdn Bhd, are set to develop Asean’s first electric vehicle (EV) and hydrogen-powered test, development and certification hub, with an initial c...
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2023-07-12
Increasing demand for labour
PETALING JAYA: Despite the anticipated slower economy, the labour market is expected to improve in the coming months, sustained by the still-resilient growth dynamics. According to economists, the unemployment rate for 2023 will likely average at ...