Two Penang manufacturers facing currency fluctuation, rising competition and slowing demand have taken to innovating and diversifying to remain profitable, reports DAVID TAN.
The times have not been particularly kind to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Aside from slowing demand, small businesses have also had to contend with the high costs of imported materials.
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