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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, while gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 4.3 per cent, said Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank).
From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
BANGKOK, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seen as one of Ant International’s key growth markets in Southeast Asia, supported by the rapid adoption of digital payments, strong cross-border transaction growth and close collaboration with local partners, said Singapore-based digital payments and financial services provider Ant International.
From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
BANGKOK, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based digital payments and financial services provider Ant International supported more than two billion cross-border digital transactions in 2025 for merchants across its core emerging markets, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification has helped Malaysia meet sustainability requirements increasingly incorporated into free trade agreements (FTAs), according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
From Muhammad Saufee Rosman
ISTANBUL, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Turkiye forms part of Malaysia’s strategic efforts to review and strengthen the implementation of existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) views the comprehensive support package valued at nearly RM80 billion for Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SME) as a critical injection of liquidity and a buffer against the rising costs of compliance.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) recommends exempting small and medium enterprise (SME) manufacturers of taxable goods from paying Sales and Service Tax (SST) on input services such as rentals and logistics, to prevent compounding tax-on-tax effects that drive up costs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is providing an additional RM2.5 billion under its fund for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on channelling these funds to first-time borrowers.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained its positive view on the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI for 2026, with an end-2026 target of 1,772 points following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s 2026 New Year message in which he outlined a reform-led and pro-growth agenda.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The policy framework proposed by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) can address the structural and operational challenges faced by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) views the exemptions of Sales and Service Tax (SST) on office rentals for new companies and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with revenue below RM1.5 million as a demonstration of government support for SMEs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) views the deferment of e-invoicing as a pragmatic step that acknowledges the readiness gap among micro and small enterprises, particularly in terms of digital capability, systems integration, and compliance costs.
