ASEAN SME Caucus To Boost Regional Business Collaboration - Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN SME Caucus is a strategic platform that brings together small and medium enterprises (SMEs) counterparts from across ASEAN to strengthen cross-border cooperation, champion SME development and enhance the collective voice of its business community.

Plantation And Commodities Ministry Allocates RM19 Mln For Cocoa Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – The Plantation and Commodities Ministry, through the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB), has allocated RM19 million from 2024 to 2026 for the Cocoa Farm Rehabilitation Project across Malaysia to enhance cultivation as a key source of the country's economy.

Malaysia, GCC Finalising Date For First Round Of FTA Negotiations - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are in the process of finalising a suitable date to begin the first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Expanding Telecommunication Access Key To Economic Uplift Of Marginalised Groups

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Expanding telecommunication access is critical to uplifting marginalised groups such as the Orang Asli, as connectivity opens doors to economic participation, education, healthcare, and other essential opportunities.

MITI To Host Two Events That Showcase Malaysia’s ASEAN Economic Leadership

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will host the Women in Trade and Industry (WITI) Forum 2025 on Oct 8, 2025, and the ASEAN SME Economic Conference 2025 on the following day.

RM1.25 Bln Channelled By TEKUN Nasional To Assist 66,992 Sabah Entrepreneurs Since 1998

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (TEKUN Nasional) has channelled RM1.25 billion in business financing to 66,992 entrepreneurs in Sabah since 1998, reflecting the government’s ongoing commitment to empowering micro-entrepreneurs in the state.

Budget 2026 Hoped To Focus On Scaling Up MSMEs And Cooperatives — KUSKOP

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) hopes that Budget 2026 will continue supporting the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives, with a particular focus on scaling up MSMEs.

Malaysian Franchises Penetrate Central Asian Market, Kazakhstan Strategic Gateway To Eurasia

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is taking a new step to penetrate the Central Asian market by bringing local franchises to Kazakhstan as a strategic gateway to Eurasia, a move expected to boost export value, attract foreign investment and create more high-value jobs.

Malaysia Calls On ASEAN To Strengthen Support For Inclusive Business

PETALING JAYA, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has proposed the creation of necessary frameworks in ASEAN to promote inclusive business (IB), said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Bank Rakyat, PT Bathi Rakyat Abadi Team Up To Support Halal-based Businesses In Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) and PT Bathi Rakyat Abadi today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on expanding Shariah-compliant financial solutions, namely Ar-Rahnu (Islamic pawn broking) services, and support the growth of halal-based businesses in Indonesia.

Sabah UDA Carnival With BizFrancais Pernas A Platform To Strengthen Entrepreneurship Ecosystem For MSMEs In Sabah

PENAMPANG, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The three-day UDA Carnival with BizFrancais Pernas, ending tomorrow at Buhavan Square here, has the potential to be a catalyst in strengthening entrepreneurship development and opening up more opportunities for Sabah-based micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to expand their markets.

Government Estimates 4 Pct Of MSMEs To Be Involved In e-Invoicing -- Ewon

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The government estimates that four per cent of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will be involved in the implementation of e-invoicing when mandatory compliance begins on July 1, 2025.