KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The Digital Ministry is in talks with the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (Kuskop) to formulate a policy aimed at helping micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) adopt digitalisation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (Kuskop) is set to address the impact of minimum wages on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the Finance Ministry (MOF) and the Human Resources Ministry (MOHR).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The government has channelled a total of RM6.35 billion in financing to 265,097 entrepreneurs through the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (Kuskop) until September this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — The Digital Ministry has acknowledged the importance of empowering micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The RM470 million allocation for financing funds aimed at supporting women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) will play a crucial role in assisting women entrepreneurs in securing working capital, acquiring assets, and expanding their business capacity to higher levels.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The government has allocated RM470 million for financing provided by SME Bank, Bank Simpanan Nasional, Bank Rakyat and Mara to help female entrepreneurs obtain working capital, purchase assets and grow their businesses.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Oct 11 — Over 130 entrepreneurs from nine districts in the state have been chosen as recipients of the Selangor Madani Entrepreneur Fund, with an allocation of RM2.4 million. State executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi said...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Oct 9 — State executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi said he is ready to meet with Yayasan Hijrah Selangor to study and review several funding application criteria. Najwan said the agency earlier decided to improve on funding...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — The number of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) increased from 907,065 in 2015 to 1,069,831 in 2022, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4 per cent, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

SHAH ALAM, Sept 15 — Yayasan Hijrah Selangor is offering capital assistance for women who want to start their own businesses.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Sept 4 — The state is helping more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enter the export business to strengthen their network and enhance their global competitiveness. State executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi said the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) said a gradual adjustment to minimum wages is more feasible and manageable for the industry as it offers a balanced approach to improving workers’ well-being without imposing a steep financial burden on businesses.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 — The provision of incentives to empower the digital economy and the development of skilled talent is among the focus of the Digital Ministry in Budget 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Malaysian startups can look forward to pitching their ideas directly to policymakers in Parliament, as mooted by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil during the KL Startup Summit (KLSS) on July 17.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector has scaled up as growth data indicates positive development, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC), financial institutions and development financial institutions are encouraged to allocate more resources to critical chemicals/petrochemicals, digital, electronics and electrical, and pharmaceutical sectors.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) 2/2024 has determined the management of the e-commerce entrepreneurship development programmes is well implemented, covering training and providing incentives.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The Securities Commission (SC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) to facilitate greater access to capital market financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 8 — The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry has outlined five focuses in Budget 2024 to create an entrepreneurial nation, said its minister Datuk Ewon Benedick.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The government has no plans to implement law enforcement actions on environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in this country.