Malaysian SMEs continue to demonstrate remarkable growth and resilience, as proven by the massive response at the SME100 Awards – organised by SME Magazine and the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) – honouring outstanding SMEs for their exceptional achievements in various industries since 2009.
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Groundbreaking Global Survey Reveals Trust Issues in Tax Systems
A landmark global survey, Public Trust in Tax 2024, reveals that while most taxpayers recognise the principle of paying taxes as a contribution to...
Awantec Launches Awantax to Support Malaysia’s E-Invoicing Transformation
AwanBiru Technology Bhd (Awantec), through its subsidiary Awantec Systems Sdn Bhd, has introduced Awantax, an advanced e-invoicing solution designed to facilitate Malaysia’s phased mandatory...
Maybank and Etiqa Launch Singapore’s First Shariah-Compliant Investment-Linked Plan in Over a Decade
Maybank’s insurance arm, Etiqa Insurance Singapore (Etiqa), in collaboration with Maybank Singapore, unveiled Invest Future, Singapore’s first Takaful offering in over ten years. Maybank Singapore...
Majority of Malaysians Positive on Country’s Potential as PM Ensures Economic Growth Reach Grassroots
In a survey conducted by market research company Ipsos Sdn Bhd titled ‘What Worries Malaysian?’, it was revealed that 71% of respondents believed the...
Cuba Considers Partnering with Malaysia on Biotech and Pharma
Cuban Ambassador to Malaysia, Florentino Batista Gonzalez believes that Cuba and Malaysia should forge deeper partnerships in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, particularly in producing vaccines,...
Malaysia’s Digital Economy Expected to Reach US$31 Bil From Continued Growth
The digital economy sector in Malaysia is poised to reach US$31 billion (RM138.4 billion) in gross merchandise value (GMV) for the year 2024, which...
Shaping the Future of Banking in 2025
By Edward Ling
As we step into 2025, Malaysia’s banking industry stands at a pivotal moment poised for a future brimming with opportunity and transformation....
Financial Institutions Should Introduce Step-up Financing Schemes
The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) called upon financial institutions to take heed of the government’s move to introduce housing projects for...
SBF National Business Survey 2024 Highlights Growing Optimism Amid Challenges
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has revealed a more positive outlook for the Singapore economy in its National Business Survey (NBS) 2024 – Annual...
Better Mechanisms Needed to Facilitate Iron, Streel Industry Green Transition
The Malaysian government is also committed to working with China to establish a government-to-government (G2G) mechanism for capacity management and technology sharing, particularly within...
Growth in Gig Economy Calls for Worker Protection
As of September 2024, the number of gig economy workers in Malaysia reached over three million, reflecting the increasing acceptance and reliance of gig...
Bank Islam Surpasses Green Financing Target Ahead of 2025 Goal
Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd achieved a significant milestone by surpassing its initial target of RM4 billion in green financing, achieving RM4.8 billion in September...
Salaam Market to Onboard 10,000 MSMEs Next Year
Malaysia’s first wholesale halal marketplace, Salaam Market targets to onboard 10,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by 2025.
A business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce software and...
National Growth Shows Positive Signs, Attributed to Economic Reforms
Various positive indicators have boosted confidence in Malaysia’s growth outlook, including the recovery of the ringgit, inflation remaining manageable and even the low rate...
Startup ASEAN to Enhance STI Among Regional Startups
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd unveiled a digital platform known as Startup ASEAN, to position the...
Agro Snow to Transform Plant-Based Food Industry with Eco-Friendly Protein Production
Global agri-commodity company Agrocorp International and Megmilk Snow Brand have partnered to invest in eco-friendly protein production, Agro Snow in Johor Bahru, with an...
