SME News
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2025-12-23
MSMEs Business Confidence Rises In Second Half, SME Bank Report
SME Bank says local MSMEs were more optimistic in the second half of 2025 based on its latest SME Sentiment Index for the second half of 2025. The report suggests a stronger economic momentum and rising optimism across the country for the MSME lan...
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2025-12-23
Long wait too taxing on Malaysian SMEs
PETALING JAYA – Businessmen are calling for faster, lump-sum refunds of excess income tax paid, noting that delays strain their cash flow when they are facing a tough time now. These delays, in some cases stretching back years, are forc...
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2025-12-23
Renegotiating US trade pact may hurt Malaysia, warns economist
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s exposure to United States tariffs under the Malaysia–United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) has already been substantially reduced, making a review or renegotiation unnecessary, said an economist, even...
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2025-12-23
Malaysian Govt to Boost MSME Support Via GLC Partnerships
Under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), the government is prioritising efforts to help micro SMEs (MSMEs) move up the value chain through strategic partnerships with government-linked companies (GLCs). Finance Minister II and acting Economy Mini...
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2025-12-22
SMEs flag cash flow risks from refund delays
KUALA LUMPUR: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have urged the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) to provide greater transparency on payments for delayed tax refunds, citing concerns over cash flow visibility and accountability. Business owners, partic...

