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SME Malaysia To Hold Business Talk On AI, Digitalisation And e-Invoicing On Feb 25

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Several key areas affecting the future of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to empower business performances and e-invoicing compliance, will be discussed at the SME Association of Malaysia’s (SME Malaysia) one-day SME Business Talk here on Feb 25.

In a statement today, SME Malaysia president Chin Chee Seong said the event is being designed to empower SMEs through direct, insightful sharing sessions from key government agencies and industry experts dedicated to enhancing business performance, driving innovation, and fostering sustainable growth for the Malaysian economy.

To be held at Menara Affin @ TRX here, the event will start with a keynote address by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

This event, part of SME Malaysia’s Business Talk Series 2025, aims to provide SMEs with valuable insights into AI applications in finance and the adoption of e-invoicing. It also aims to help businesses enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and comply with regulatory requirements.

There will be presentations on “e-Invoicing for SME Digitalisation” by Saiful Izwan, director of e-invoicing and standardisation at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and “e-Invoicing for SME Business” by Dr Rasyidah Che Rosli, director of e-invoicing division, Inland Revenue Board (LHDN); as well as a panel discussion on “Empowering SMEs through Digitalisation: Harnessing e-Invoicing and AI for a Smarter Future.”

-- BERNAMA