Govt Allocates Additional RM10 Bln For Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The allocation for the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme under the Syarikat Jaminan Kredit Perumahan Bhd (SJKP) will be increased by RM10 billion this year, benefitting more than 20,000 borrowers.

TalentCorp Works With FSTC To Produce New Talents For Technology Development

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp) in collaboration with the Future Skills Talent Council (FSTC) is able to create more new talents in improving job skills that support the rapid development of technology.

SMEs Must Adopt AI, E-invoicing To Stay Competitive -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and e-invoicing to remain competitive in Malaysia’s evolving digital economy, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Paris Baguette Goes Big In Malaysia With New Halal Bakery Factory

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- SPC Group’s newly established halal-certified food hub in Johor is set to play a pivotal role in the company’s global expansion while reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a key player in the international halal food industry.

MITI: ICA 1975 Review Among Steps To Boost Investor Confidence

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is taking proactive steps to strengthen investors' confidence, including reviewing the Industrial Coordination Act (ICA) 1975.

Audit Flags SME Corp For Overspending Development Grants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) spent development grants beyond its allocated funds, resulting in a RM7.96 million debit balance.

ESCAP: ASEAN Must Prioritise Sustainable Investment, Narrow Development Gaps Among Member States

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has emphasised the need for ASEAN to adopt sustainable and inclusive investment strategies as key drivers of economic resilience and growth.

300,000 SMEs Record RM867 Mln In Export Sales Through E-commerce For 2021-2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has coordinated efforts to develop the capabilities of approximately 300,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to successfully generate RM867 million in export sales through e-commerce platforms from 2021 to 2024.

Malaysia Sets Minimum Target Of 3,000 Smart Factories By 2030 – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) aims to establish a minimum of 3,000 smart factories by 2030 as part of Malaysia’s industrial transformation under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).

The Scaling Heights: The IPO Readiness Conference Helps SMEs Navigate Opportunities And Challenges Of Going Public

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Scaling Heights: The IPO Readiness Conference has served as a platform for small and medium enterprise (SME) owners to explore their readiness to raise funds from the capital market, as well as the opportunities and challenges of going public.

MDEC To Push For 25.5 Pct Digital Economy Contribution To Malaysia's GDP By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) will support Malaysia to achieve or surpass the 25.5 per cent digital economy contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025, said its chief executive officer (CEO) Anuar Fariz Fadzil.

Affin Bank Branches In Sarawak To Increase To 14 By July

KUCHING, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd will increase the number of its branches in Sarawak to 14 by July this year as part of its commitment to expanding its services and strengthening its presence in the state.