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KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Technology firms are seeking to relocate operations to Asia, and Malaysia is well-positioned to capitalise on this development in light of ongoing geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The government is taking steps to ease the burden on businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), by focusing on reducing ground-level costs and improving access to financing amid rising global challenges.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Cash flow has become more critical than profits for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) amid ongoing global uncertainty, as businesses are experiencing shocks that occur faster than their revenue cycles can absorb.
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
PUTRAJAYA, April 13 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions and volatile crude oil prices, the key question is no longer only how effectively governments can manage the crisis, but how far the public is prepared to help limit its impact.
GEORGE TOWN, April 9 (Bernama) -- The Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry has announced up to RM5 billion in low-cost financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to drive growth and transformation.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd has announced the continuation of its rewards campaign with the launch of the all-new Astro BizOne Rewards Campaign under Astro BizOne, a simplified package for food and beverage (F&B) outlets.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd (RHB) is intensifying its support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through a comprehensive suite of financial assistance and sustainable financing solutions.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Islamic banking industry remains resilient, supported by strong capital and liquidity positions, amid uncertainties in West Asia, said the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM).
JAKARTA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s push to position digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as new engines of growth is set to support the expansion of platforms such as Grab, with the government preparing 15,000 AI-ready talents this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The government is taking the impact of the global energy crisis on various industry players, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the healthcare sector, seriously, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has set several priorities this year, including accelerating the transition to guarantee schemes to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) access financing more easily and promoting responsible innovation to close gaps in access and protection.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance has gained momentum in ASEAN with emphasis on value-based principles, balanced risk-reward considerations and wider benefits for society and the environment as global interest in ethical and sustainable finance expanded, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
