LICENCE renewal fee and rental exemptions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro SMEs announced by Johor government in its Budget 2022 are positive steps that will contribute to the local economy’s recovery.
Tebrau MP Steven Choong Shiau Yoon said he received many requests for aid from SMEs, especially petty traders, planning to restart their businesses after being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. “A majority of SMEs that approached me for help, needed about RM2,000 to RM3,000 to jump-start their businesses but I can only do so much.