SME News
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2025-07-14
Malaysia tightens export controls on US-origin AI chips
KUALA LUMPUR: Effective immediately, all exports, transhipment, and transit of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips originating from the United States will require a Strategic Trade Permit under the Strategic Trade Act 2010 (STA 2010)....
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2025-07-14
AI-driven microlending is expanding access to business finance
It is no secret that small businesses face high barriers in obtaining financial assistance, especially from traditional banks. High collateral requirements, complex loan processes and limited financial literacy often deter micro, small and medium ent...
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2025-07-14
Ahmad Zahid Highlights Three Priority Areas To Enhance Malaysia-NZ Cooperation
AUCKLAND, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has identied three priority areas for enhanced cooperation with New Zealand, namely sustainability, digital transformation and food security. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said New Z...
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2025-07-13
Kuskop expands Halal Success programme to support local SMEs
SANDAKAN: The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (Kuskop) is expanding its Halal Success programme nationwide to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) better understand the halal certification process. Minister Datuk Ewon B...
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2025-07-13
MNC urged to spearhead Momogun economic identity
PENAMPANG: The Momogun National Congress (MNC) should lead efforts to develop the economic identity of the Momogun community, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick on Friday. He urged MNC and its 77 affil...