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).

SHAH ALAM, Aug 6 — The Selangor government’s initiative to provide financing schemes with less strict conditions since 2020 has helped over 30,000 entrepreneurs earn more than RM5,000 monthly.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) has asked the government to investigate why p-hailing companies are charging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) up to 32 per cent in commission against only 5 per cent in other countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Malaysian think tanks have given their big “yay” to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Madani Economy policy framework to prosper Malaysia sustainably and to further safeguard the people's wellbeing.

SEPANG, July 10 — Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) that do not have a systematic human resource administration are among the slackest in subscribing to the Social Security Organisation (Socso) for their workers, said its chief executive officer Datuk Seri Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed.

GEORGE TOWN, July 9 — Malaysia is an attractive investment destination for multinational companies (MNCs) because of its outstanding advantages in the global manufacturing supply chain, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The government has called on banks to continue to offer loan repayment assistance to individuals and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in need, including assistance in scheduling and restructuring their loans.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — The Digital Niaga @ Borong programme in Bandar Tun Razak, which was launched today, is meant to help small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) manage their business more efficiently and systematically.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Reducing stamp duty rate for shares traded on Bursa Malaysia Securities, promoting corporate ventures and easing the listing process were among the measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today to beef up the capital market and create more wealth for the rakyat.

SERDANG, May 3 — Small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) and vendors are urged to stay updated with the latest advancements and best practices in electric vehicle (EV) component design and manufacturing to remain competitive.

SIBU, April 25 — A financial institution will be set up in Sarawak to help small- and medium-sized entrepreneurs venture into new economic activities, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

SHAH ALAM, April 11 — Small and medium-sized entrepreneurs who want to obtain working capital in order to expand their businesses have been advised to apply for Yayasan Hijrah Selangor's i-Bisnes scheme financing, which can reach up to RM50,000.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — Business sentiments for the first quarter of this year (1Q 2023) improved as challenges faced by firms eased slightly.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — The government will create a database that contains all the information about micro, small-and-medium enterprises (PMKS) under 66 agencies and institutions in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Malaysia’s Budget 2023, scheduled to be re-tabled on February 24, is expected to be based on the current global and domestic state of affairs.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 — Budget 2023, scheduled to be presented again in Parliament on February 24, will not be tied to the budget presented by the previous government in October 2022, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had no intention of building new landmarks under his administration.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 — The government will focus on the service sector in Budget 2023 which will be presented on February 24, according to Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — The government has given a guarantee that it will protect and assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the people if there is an economic impact from the rise in Covid-19 cases in China, Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli said.

SHAH ALAM, Dec 1 — Known as a ‘wholesale shopping paradise’ among local and international visitors, GM Klang Wholesale City (GM Klang) is offering state governments and agencies throughout Malaysia the chance to showcase products made by their small and medium enterprises (SMEs).