SME News
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2023-05-02
Economists expect BNM to maintain OPR again
PETALING JAYA: Ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow, a majority of economists polled by Bloomberg appear confident the central bank will not make any changes to the overnight policy rate (OPR). ...
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2023-05-01
SME Association says industry struggling to find skilled workers as underemployment increase
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Small and medium enterprises in Malaysia are struggling to find the right workers to fill in their severely affected workforce. Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) chairman Datuk William Ng urged the auth...
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2023-05-01
Malaysia progresses to empower women, but more support needed: Women In Tech
KUALA LUMPUR: Countries that aspire to advance economically must recognise the importance of women participation in the science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) field. Global non-profit international organisation Women In Te...
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2023-05-01
Meta’s move has minimal impact on local online businesses
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision made by Meta Platforms Inc. (Meta), owner of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, will only have a minimal impact on Malaysian online entrepreneurs who are actively running their businesses via the platforms. O...
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2023-05-01
Slower trade growth likely in second quarter
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s total trade is expected to register slower growth in the second quarter of 2023, as global economic uncertainties continue to persist. Centre for Market Education chief executive officer Carmelo Ferlito said the cou...