OCBC and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) have launched a new initiative – the OCBC SME Start-ESG Programme – to assist SMEs in enhancing their sustainability performance. The programme will help SMEs establish a baseline measurement of their sustainability metrics, receive expert guidance on sustainable practices, and gain access to sustainability-linked loans...
German and Japanese companies have expressed a positive outlook on Malaysia’s economic performance and business sentiment for the upcoming year, as surveys have shown. According to the AHK World Business Outlook Fall 2024 survey – conducted with 111 members from the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) –the findings...
CGC Digital, Funding Societies | Modalku (Funding Societies), and FarmByte have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the financing gap for MSMEs in the agriculture sector. This strategic collaboration aims to improve access to financing and support the growth of agricultural businesses, contributing to Malaysia's food security agenda...
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), and Jobstreet by SEEK in Singapore have announced a strategic partnership to advance career health, beginning with the launch of SEEK Pass. This new initiative enables job seekers to securely verify and share their work credentials, fostering a more efficient and...
    Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in driving Southeast Asia’s economy. According to the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), the region is home to over 70 million MSMEs, employing more than 140 million people and accounting for 99% of all businesses. In...
Pantech Global Bhd, a manufacturer and exporter of butt weld pipe fittings and welded pipes, has launched its prospectus for its initial public offering (IPO) and forthcoming listing as a Shariah-compliant stock on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Securities). The listing marks a significant milestone for...
RHB Banking Group has celebrated the continued success of its #JomBiz programme, a socio-economic empowerment initiative designed to support B40 micro-entrepreneurs. Since its inception in 2022, the programme has invested over RM1.1 million, benefiting more than 700 micro-entrepreneurs and achieving an impressive 35% average sales growth within just three...
With Malaysia being the chairman of ASEAN this year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the country aims to prioritise energy and connectivity with a focus on building trust and inclusivity among member countries as well as engaging constructively with major global powers while safeguarding the bloc’s...
  While it is too early to determine whether the tariffs imposed by the tariffs imposed by the United States on Canada, Mexico and China will harm or benefit Malaysia, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that the country could stay cautious that...
Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz urged Malaysian and Uzbek companies to forge collaborations to reap the synergistic opportunities offered by both countries, following several business-to-business (B2B) and government-to-business (G2B) discussion sessions on key industries, paving the way for new strategic partnerships. “There were...
Shopee's latest Chinese New Year (CNY) consumer trend insights highlight a growing shift in how Malaysians shop for festive essentials, further reinforcing the gradual move from traditional shopping to online platforms. Items that were once typically bought offline are now being purchased online as more Malaysians are embracing e-commerce for...
World Network has officially launched Android support for World ID Credentials in Malaysia, significantly improving global accessibility. This expansion allows more individuals and developers to engage with a privacy-focused, human-verified digital ecosystem. World ID Credentials enhance World ID security by enabling verification via passports. Initially launched on iOS in Korea,...

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