Tag: Malaysia
Farms and Drones: A Match Made in Heaven
Agriculture remains as a key part of the Malaysia’s economy and export output. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic which has plagued the majority of...
Malaysia Announces RM15 Billion Economic Aid Packages
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has just announced a new economic aid package worth up to RM15 billion (US$3.7 billion) on 18 January in...
The Return of MCO
Many people’s worst fears have come true as Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced the reinstatement of the movement control order (MCO) lockdown measures....
Can SMEs Survive Another MCO?
Malaysia has done relatively well in containing the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. However, a recent surge in cases has brought with it new...
Outlook 2021: Renewable Energy Industry Malaysia
By Ko Chuan Zhen
The pandemic has disrupted economies worldwide, and hampered renewable energy’s (RE) progress, though the International Energy Agency in November projected its...
Is Malaysia Falling Behind in Attracting Foreign Investment?
Recently, there has been much concern surrounding reports that Malaysia is falling behind its regional neighbours in terms of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI),...
Top Malaysian Companies Are Seeing Higher Q3 Profits
One can often look at corporate earnings as a sort of measure to judge how well an economy is doing, among other indicators. With...
SMEs Need Much More Help as Covid-19 Sees a Resurgence
Malaysia saw a relative lull in Covid-19 cases earlier in 2020. Thanks to effective lockdown measures and social distancing rules, the country was able...
11.11 Sale Proves to be a Massive Boon for Malaysian SMEs
A week after the 11.11 Singles Day sale, and it has become apparently clear that the online sale was a welcome boon for local...
Japan Looks to Malaysia in Order to Aid Aerospace Suppliers
Japan will support SME aviation parts suppliers expanding further into Asia, first joining forces with Malaysia to ease exports and joint ventures.
Tokyo and Kuala...
The Ups and Downs of Malaysia’s Budget 2021
Malaysia’s Budget 2021 certainly contained measures that will provide more breathing space for the individual, but many are still concerned over issues that relate...
Championing the SME Agenda for Budget 2021
It is encouraging to note that Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz is committed to continue helping small and medium enterprises...
