Budget 2025: SME Bank Calls For Supportive Measures To Boost SME Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, With Budget 2025 set to be announced this Friday, SME Bank Bhd is calling for strategic measures to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on sustainability, financial resilience, and digital transformation.

Kenanga IB Expects Govt To Raise Development Expenditure In Budget 2025

The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

In a note today, Kena…

Malaysian Investors Should Seize Opportunities In Laos – MBCL

Malaysian investors should seize investment opportunities in Laos as the ‘Land of A Million Elephants’ holds great potential in hydropower, semiconductor, transport, electronics, logistics, and the halal market.

Malaysia Business Chamber Laos (MBCL)…

Malaysia, Turkiye Exploring Potential Collaboration In Green Energy Sector – Chang

Malaysia and Turkiye are exploring potential collaboration in the field of green and alternative energy, in line with Malaysia’s commitment to adopting more sustainable and eco-friendly energy sources.

Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation…

MITI Launches Anti-Dumping Duty Probe On Steel Wire Rods From China, Indonesia, Vietnam

The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) will launch an anti-dumping duty investigation into steel wire rods originating from or exported by China, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

In a statement today, MITI said the probe follows a petition filed …

Malaysia-Canada Economic Ties Strengthen With 41 Pct Trade Increase

Malaysia and Canada are deepening their economic ties, with bilateral trade reaching RM8.05 billion as of August 2024, marking a significant 41 per cent increase year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

MITI …

Malaysia’s IPI Rises 4.1 Pct In August, Propelled By Manufacturing Sector’s Growth

Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 4.1 per cent in August 2024, propelled by the moderate growth in the manufacturing sector, said the Department of Statistics (DOSM).

‘The Industrial Production Index (IPI) moderated to 4.1 pe…