BERLIN, March 13 — Malaysia today made an open invitation to German firms, as well as businesses across Europe, to engage, invest, and partner with a dynamic, strategic and growing Malaysia.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Gombak MP Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has urged the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) to conduct acceleration programmes for local startups and companies that have the potential to boost the national economy. He said there is a need...

By Amar Shah Mohsen KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Gombak MP Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has urged the Federal government to redirect a portion of its corporate tax collection to the states to allow them to help with the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat,...

By Yasmin Ramlan   KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The state government will install 2,000 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras equipped with 5G technology across Selangor in a bid to enhance safety and ensure a better monitoring system.  State executive councillor for innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (Kuskop) has pledged to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), ensuring facilitation in various aspects, including funding access.

KUALA SELANGOR, Jan 10 — The government will not arbitrarily allow the implementation of the progressive wage policy but will instead take into account the ability of employers and the current state of the country's economy, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is offering flood relief assistance to ease the financial burden faced by individuals, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and other non-retail Maybank customers affected by the floods.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — The government has an important role in enacting clear and integrated policies to attract and retain investors in Malaysia, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Malaysia’s proximity to Hainan, China, opens up an opportunity to enhance mutual understanding and collaboration, maximising the country's role as the gateway to Asean, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — RM600 million from selected facilities under Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) fund for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has been earmarked for four target segments, it said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The government will improve policies to increase wage growth, including reviewing the minimum wage and relevant laws to warrant a better working environment and exploring the implementation of a progressive wage model.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Grants for small and medium enterprise (SME) development programmes should be monitored in terms of expenditure performance by the three ministries involved to ensure compliance with financial regulations, said the Auditor-General's Report 2021.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The government is looking at initiatives for food and beverage (F&B) business operators to venture into other industries, including production and manufacturing, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 – Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are hoping that the government can guide them to better understand environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices in the business sector.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Oct 7 — The Selangor Entrepreneur (Selbiz) Expo 2023, organised by the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS), aims to achieve over RM1 million in potential sales value during its second edition this year. Its chief executive officer Datuk Mahmud Abbas said...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Supporting Malaysia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is vital as the global supply chains are shifting to Asean countries.

JAKARTA, Sept 6 — Digital transformation in finance encourages the creation of financial inclusion in the Asean region, Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Rosan Roeslani said, reported the ANTARA News Agency.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The government will announce part of the details on investment allocations for the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) in the Budget 2024 announcement, which is slated on Oct 13.

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 25 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) expressed hopes the government can facilitate business by simplifying bureaucratic procedures and reducing regulatory burdens for industry players.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The capital market can do more to finance businesses’ transition towards more sustainable practices, by broadening its instrument array to support them in incorporating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) elements, said the Securities Commission (SC).