SME News
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2022-07-26
Domestic activities, external demand to continue supporting Malaysia's firm economic recovery
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy is firmly on a recovery path supported by domestic activities and positive external demand. The economy is expected to grow steadily in 2022 and 2023 despite continuing challenges from rising cost pressures, ...
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2022-07-26
Most companies complying with new minimum wage rule, says MEF
PETALING JAYA: Despite the challenges businesses face in the post-Covid environment, most companies have already taken steps to comply with the minimum wage rule, according to the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF). However, MEF president Syed H...
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2022-07-26
Trade deal can speed up economic recovery if ratified early, says FMM
KUALA LUMPUR: An early ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) can help to hasten the recovery process for the Malaysian economy, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). ...
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2022-07-26
Malaysia expects China to spur tourism growth as Matta eyes more direct flights between both countries
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is eagerly awaiting the return of Chinese tourists to boost the country's foreign revenue. Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) president Datuk Tan Kok Liang said he believed visitors from China would ...
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2022-07-25
Positive economic outlook for Malaysia in the months ahead
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s leading index (LI) rebounded 2.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) to 111.2 points in May 2022, up from a y-o-y contraction of 0.5% in April 2022 (110.8 points), indicating a positive economic outlook in the months to come, says th...