SME News
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2022-08-08
Policy certainty crucial for business continuity
PETALING JAYA: Policy certainty is crucial to guide businesses’ decision-making process, according to Bower Group Asia analyst Hafidzi Razali. With the current bout of political instability, he said, investors have taken a wait-and-see appro...
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2022-08-08
Buy-now-pay-later service provider wants to be consulted on proposed act
KUALA LUMPUR: A buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) service provider has proposed that market players be consulted before the Consumer Credit Act (CCA) is passed. Jason Wong, the general manager at ShopBack Malaysia, said the government could hold discussion...
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2022-08-08
Malaysia a natural base for US companies
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia provides various opportunities to multinational organisations given its strong economic fundamentals, including vibrant export activities and manufacturing capabilities. HSBC Malaysia multinationals global banking head Shrey...
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2022-08-08
Brighter days ahead for rubber industry workers
KUALA LUMPUR: The estimated 72,000 workers in the rubber industry in Malaysia can expect better treatment now with the introduction of a set of guidelines for their employers. The “Addressing, Preventing and Eliminating Forced Labour in the ...
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2022-08-08
MDEC introduces IdeaKita initiative to nurture 200 new tech companies
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has introduced the IdeaKita initiative to create and foster 200 new tech companies by the end of the year. MDEC chief executive officer Mahadhir Aziz said the programme is designed to facil...