Pemerkasa helps SMEs switch to digital economy
KUALA LUMPUR: The Strategic Programme for Empowering the People and the Economy (Pemerkasa) initiative announced by the government, among others, will help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) switch to the latest technologies such as automation, robotics and the use of the digital economy. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, who is also the Minister […]
SME Bank programme proves to be a success
KUCHING: SME Bank’s Upward Migration intervention programme aimed at elevating its customers’ businesses has proven to be successful with 10 companies from Johor recording outstanding performances. These 10 companies received recognition from Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar during his working visit to Johor today. “Their successes were […]
Local manufacturers urged to register with Statos
KUCHING: Large and small Sarawak food manufacturers are urged to register their products with Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (Statos) for the chance to seal lucrative export and import deals. Statos chief executive officer Chew Chang Guan said the registration is free of charge and there are tremendous interests among Singapore food importers in […]
Spark Engage Forum to accelerate businesses
KUCHING: Maxis Business’ Spark Engage series is back with the next Spark Engage Forum, featuring in-depth panel sessions and a keynote address. The virtual event on Mar 25 will be anchored by the theme ‘Innovate to Accelerate’ and it aims to inspire businesses through insights and real-life experiences of business leaders across different industries. The […]
Take advantage of digital technology
KUCHING: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro-entrepreneurs are told to utilise digital technology in order to face various challenges post Covid-19. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said this is because there is no guarantee that the country’s business sector would return to normal once the pandemic is over. […]
Targetting RM300,000 sales by year-end
SEREMBAN: In spite of the Covid-19 pandemic affecting some operators of small and medium industries (SMEs), kuih kapit making company Cahaya Anis Enterprise is still able to maintain its sales of around 1,500 jars and earn sales of RM15,000 to RM20,000 per month. Its manager, Ruzizan Abdul Rahman, 50, said that as such it is possible to target […]
Sarawak approves additional RM141.7 million for BKSS 5.0
KUCHING: The state government has approved seven additional financial initiatives amounting to RM141.7 million under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance 5.0 (BKSS 5.0) package to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in facing the challenges arising from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said these additional initiatives, which […]
CIMB launches GreenBizReady, a one-stop sustainability solution for SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group has allocated RM250 million in its-newly launched CIMB GreenBizReady to help Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to start and progress on their sustainability journey. SMEs will be empowered through financial solutions and incentives such as sustainability-linked financing benefits, access to sustainability service providers, training and capacity building, certification and advisory […]
SMEs urged to embrace e-commerce for business continuity
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DPPMT) has urged entrepreneurs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to stop being complacent and to study e-commerce seriously to ensure business continuity. DPPMT’s deputy president Dr Tengku Khairi A. Rahman said there were some entrepreneurs who were enthusiastic only at the initial stage but […]
State government to implement own wage subsidy programme, asked SBF
KUCHING: Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok hopes that the state government would be able to come up with a comprehensive wage subsidy programme to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the state. “Such direct financial assistance will definitely help to keep a lot of struggling businesses afloat and thereby save […]
