Thailand to speed up reforms and boost SMEs to strengthen industrial competitiveness
The Thai government has acknowledged the Senate's proposal to "unlock obstacles facing Thai industry" and will move to accelerate legal reforms, strengthen support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Maybank launches ROAR30 strategy plan, targets 13-14% ROE by 2030
KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is targeting to deliver a stronger return on equity (ROE) of 13-14 per cent by 2030, the highest among Malaysian banks, through its newly launched ROAR30 five-year strategy plan.
Opportunities in international trade opening up for SMEs
PETALING JAYA: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are expected to see "stronger and more defined" opportunities in Malaysia's export environment this year.
RM2,000 perk for hiring interns
PETALING JAYA: Small and medium enterprises (SME) will receive RM2,000 for each intern hired under the Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd's (TalentCorp) SME Industrial Training Matching Grant (LiKES), says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.
Bank Negara announces additional RM2.5bil fund for SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is providing an additional RM2.5 billion under its fund for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on channelling these funds to first-time borrowers.
KUSKOP policy framework addresses MSME structural, operational challenges - MEF
KUALA LUMPUR: The policy framework proposed by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) can address the structural and operational challenges faced by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
Service tax on rentals for MSMEs reduced to 6%
KUALA LUMPUR: Service Tax on rentals for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has been reduced to six per cent from eight per cent, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
E-invoicing for SMEs with RM1mil to RM5mil sales postponed, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: Mandatory e-invoicing for companies with total annual sales of RM1mil to RM5mil, which was previously set to come into force Jan 1, has been postponed by the government, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Ewon Benedick urges youths to take advantage of franchising
KOTA KINABALU: Youths should take advantage of business opportunities such as franchising, as these have been proven to sustain and grow quite successfully, says Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick.
SME Malaysia: Those over 30 still need support
With youth organisations now restricting leadership roles to individuals aged 18 to 30, small and medium-sized enterprises are likely to experience several impacts.
