MICCI urges govt to reduce cost and uncertainty in doing business
KUALA LUMPUR: While businesses can plan for known costs, the element of uncertainty is far harder to manage, says Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) president Christina Tee.
MATRADE, DNeX ink MOC to advance digital trade facilitation for Malaysian businesses
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Dagang NeXchange Bhd (DNeX) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to strengthen trade facilitation and accelerate the adoption of digital trade solutions among Malaysian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Robust economic growth to uplift SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well positioned to benefit from the country's resilient economic growth, with increasing opportunities across domestic and international markets. For businesses ready to take the next step, access to appropriate financing can serve as an important catalyst for expansion, innovation and long-term sustainability.
Budget 2027 expectations
THE Malaysian Budget 2027 is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament on Oct 9.
A people and business-centric budget wishlist
BUDGET 2027 themed "Reaching to the Sky, Rooted in the Earth" is the fifth national budget of the Madani government, which will be tabled in Parliament this coming Oct 9.
ACCCIM welcomes measures to ease MSME costs
KUALA LUMPUR: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) welcomed measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in his National Day address to reduce operating and compliance costs for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
SME Malaysia: Budget 2027 should focus on concrete results
KUALA LUMPUR: The SME Association of Malaysia (SME Malaysia) has called for Budget 2027 to focus on measurable outcomes rather than the size of grants, financing and incentives allocated to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
M40 to be key focus of Budget 2027
PUTRAJAYA: Helping middle-income (M40) Malaysians will be a key focus of Budget 2027, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Europe’s heat exposes insurance gap
FOR more than a century, cafes in the Italian city of Padua have welcomed customers for an early evening drink, or aperitivo, encouraging them to sit outside and socialise before dinner.
Ringgit remains broadly stable against major trading partners in 2Q 2026 - Bank Negara
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit remained broadly stable against the currencies of major trading partners in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026, amid evolving global financial conditions, particularly the shift in market expectations due to the direction of United States monetary policy, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
