SME News
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2024-04-17
Finance Ministry: Investors more confident in Malaysia following fiscal reform
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Fiscal reforms implemented by the government have further strengthened investors’ confidence in Malaysia, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF). In a post on MoF’s official social media site, “...
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2024-04-17
Digital transformation necessary for retail industry to survive & thrive — Gobind
KUALA LUMPUR — Digitalisation is no longer an option but a necessity for retail businesses to thrive in today’s world, with data analytics and personalisation the key tools for them, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said...
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2024-04-17
IMF revises Malaysia’s 2024 GDP higher to 4.4%
PETALING JAYA: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised the outlook for Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) by a notch to 4.4% this year from its earlier prediction of 4.3%. Malaysia’s economy expanded by 3.7% in 2023...
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2024-04-17
Semiconductor strategic plan should include investor-friendly policies, says expert
KUALA LUMPUR: The semiconductor strategic plan should encompass the industry's ecosystem for Malaysia to achieve its goal of becoming a preferred investment destination for the industry, said an expert. Putra Business School analyst Associate ...
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2024-04-17
Incoming Singapore PM may use Johor as launch pad for more investments, says analyst
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's trade and investment prospects with Singapore will likely be bolstered with the passing of the republic's leadership from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to his deputy Lawrence Wong. Economists contacted by Business...