Following the Malaysian National Budget 2025 announcement last Friday, many are commending the allocations and the initiatives introduced by the government, with one of them being an increase of minimum wage to RM1,700 from the previous RM1,500.
However, the Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) Malaysia president Datuk William Ng...
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...
In line with its steadfast commitment to propel Malaysia towards a low-carbon economy, Hong Leong Bank seeks to collaborate with visionary sustainability changemakers to co-create innovative business solutions to revitalise and contribute to the circular economy.
The bank's HLB LaunchPad program, now in its sixth edition, invites impact organisations and...
The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) has lauded the significant development for SMEs announced by the Minister of Human Resources, Steven Sim, as reported by sme.asia yesterday.
Sim had announced the launch of the Internship Placement Matching Grant for SMEs and Start-ups (LiKES). This initiative is poised to revolutionise...
Online marketplace operators must not pass additional costs to local sellers, says Datuk William Ng
The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) is supporting the implementation of the Low Value Goods (LVG) tax, effective January 1, 2024, as this is a significant move towards fair competition and enhanced...
Invest Selangor Berhad has officially launched the 7th edition of the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur (KLCC). This four-day summit, taking place from October 19th to 22nd, is anticipated to be the largest and most dynamic edition of this significant regional...
Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad and SME Corporation Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding as a joint effort to assist MSMEs in adopting environment, social, and governance (ESG) practices through a combination of relevant financing and non-financing solutions.
The MoU marks the commitment by both parties to continue working together...
Capital Markets Malaysia, an affiliate of the Securities Commission Malaysia, has launched a Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (SEDG), making Malaysia the first country globally to provide SMEs within global supply chains with a streamlined and standardised set of guidelines in relation to environment, social and governance (ESG) disclosures.
The SEDG consolidates...
In the aftermath of Budget 2024, Malaysia's SMEs stand at a critical juncture, grappling with unexpected challenges and the tantalising prospect of new opportunities.
Datuk William Ng, the national president of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA), articulates the collective sentiment of SME stakeholders who find themselves...
As Malaysia stands on the threshold of Budget 2024, it faces a critical juncture demanding strategic fiscal policies to propel economic growth and ensure long-term development.
The proposals voiced by Datuk William Ng, national president of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA), and insights shared by Wilson...
SMEs continue to face low business margins and cash flow limitations despite a general
recovery in business. As a result, 29 percent of SMEs who took part in a survey organised
by the Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) indicated they have less than two months of cash reserves, despite reporting...
The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA), has welcomed the National Industry ESG Framework, known as i-ESG and launched by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), noting that it comes at a crucial time.
Datuk William Ng, the national president of SAMENTA, believes that it provides...
