The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced the return of the DEX Connex Thailand 2024 programme, in conjunction with the prestigious Techsauce Global Summit 2024.
MDEC is committed to supporting Malaysian tech companies in expanding their international presence and fostering bilateral collaborations that drive innovation and economic growth. MDEC...
By Chan Kee Siak
Exabytes has become a cornerstone in the digital transformation journey for SMEs in Malaysia. Their multi-faceted approach is meticulously designed to address the unique needs and challenges faced by SMEs.
Through a blend of workshops, webinars, and events, Exabytes provides SMEs with the latest digital trends, market...
Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB), through its subsidiary Ecologitec Sdn Bhd, has announced a strategic partnership with Funding Societies, the largest unified SME digital finance platform in Malaysia & Southeast Asia, to launch the SME Digital Partnership. This collaboration leverages BPMB’s Matching Fund Investment Platform scheme to enhance financing...
According to the UOB Business Outlook Study 2024 (SMEs & Large Enterprises), businesses in Malaysia are optimistic about the country’s growth prospects. Malaysia has also emerged as the most important country that businesses in ASEAN and Greater China want to venture into in the next three years.
The annual study,...
To promote Taiwan's sustainable green industry and international cooperation, the "Go Green With Taiwan" global proposal campaign has received enthusiastic responses since its launch in mid-June.
The Taiwan Trade Center urges Malaysian companies and organizations to showcase their creativity and actively submit proposals before the end of August for a...
110 micro-entrepreneurs have successfully been guided to upgrade and enhance their competitiveness through participation in the GrowBiz Program. Dato’ Sri Suriani binti Dato’ Ahmad, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC), officiated the Graduation Ceremony for the program.
GrowBiz is an initiative under the Micro Entrepreneur Business...
Funding Societies has successfully disbursed RM300 million in Islamic business financing to more than 2,500 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Malaysia, since launching its comprehensive suite of Islamic products in June 2023.
This milestone, achieved through 8,000 Islamic investment notes, underscores Funding Societies' commitment to empowering MSMEs.
With Malaysia’s...
By Naznin Onn
There is no doubt that SMEs are the backbone of our economy. These businesses provide employment for 7.3 million people, generating 38%, or about RM580 billion of Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP). And yet, even with over a million SMEs currently operating in the country, 70% of...
SME Corp Malaysia, through the micro connector programme, has organised the Klik-Klik Senang Akaun Programme, focusing on efficient financial management and digitising accounting processes for MSMEs in Sabah.
Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Bernard Giluk Dompok, Chairman of SME Corp. Malaysia, and Datuk Dr Haji Mohd Arifin Datuk Haji Mohd...
The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA) has urged the government to consider a soft approach in managing the implementation of e-invoicing for SMEs, slated to be launched on August 1, 2024.
SAMENTA president Datuk William Ng asked the government to adopt an educational and advisory approach during the...
The OCBC SME Index registered a reading of 50.2 in 2Q24, turning marginally expansionary for the first time since 4Q22, after five consecutive quarters of contraction.
The improvements were broad-based with seven of the 11 industries in the expansion range, of which four industries – resources, transport & logistics, wholesale...
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is inviting global applications for the second cohort of its FIKRA ACE Accelerator programme, part of the FIKRA ACE initiative.
Launched in 2023, FIKRA ACE1 is a three-year initiative aimed at advancing the Islamic Capital Market (ICM) through innovative Islamic fintech solutions. The programme comprises...
