Indonesia extends liquidity injection in bid to revive loan growth
JAKARTA: The banking industry is expected to see higher loan growth after a sluggish performance last year, as Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa decides to extend the state liquidity injection for another six months.
Helping SMEs scale up
THE years 2024 to 2025 have been a challenging, and survival-mode period for many micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), characterised by rising operational and compliance costs, regulatory and tax changes, profit margins being severely squeezed by inflation and increased business costs, tight cash flow conditions as well as worker shortages for some sectors.
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.
