Mixed responses from SMEs on the budget


By JOY LEE
SME Association of Malaysia president Datuk Michael Kang believes the focus on helping SMEs to survive this pandemic and transform is not there.

PETALING JAYA: With 2020 taking on a decidedly disappointing turn for businesses, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were counting on Budget 2021 for more support to survive the current challenging economy and be positioned for recovery.

But for many, the budget seems to fall short of expectations.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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