Nominations open for 24th E50 awards for MSMEs
KUALA LUMPUR: Nominations for the 24th Enterprise 50 (E50) Awards to recognise the country's top 50 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) are now open.
Malaysia records historic RM1.76bil sales at Gulfood 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) said Malaysia's participation in the 31st edition of Gulfood generated RM1.76bil in export sales, surpassing its initial target of RM1.5bil.
S’gor boosts support for SMEs
SELANGOR will step up protection for local businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as more foreign brands enter the market.
Maybank and CGC unveil RM1bil portfolio guarantee for SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and Credit Guarantee Corp Malaysia Bhd (CGC) have announced a new RM1bil tranche under the portfolio guarantee (PG) scheme to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with improved access to financing.
Nearly one billion e-invoices issued nationwide, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly one billion e-invoices have been issued nationwide as of Feb 4, 2026, reflecting broad take-up of the system among taxpayers, says Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
Tax refund delays and cash-flow strain on SMEs
THE Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) recently released its survey report on Malaysia's business and economic outlook for the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026. Conducted in December 2025, the survey found that 42.3% of respondents reported having overpaid corporate income tax.
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.
