Raising e-Invoice Threshold To RM1 Mln Eases Pressure On SMEs, Says Economist

By K. Naveen Prabu and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Exempting companies with annual revenue of below RM1 million from implementing e-invoicing will ease administrative pressure on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and allow them to focus on their core business activities, said an economist.

CEDAR Empowers Over 3,000 Micro Entrepreneurs Through MUM Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Centre for Entrepreneur Development and Research (CEDAR) - the capacity building and training arm of SME Bank - has empowered more than 3,000 micro-entrepreneurs nationwide through the “Maju Usahawan MADANI” (MUM) initiative.

Malaysia Must Accelerate Transition Into High Value, Innovation-led Industries To Be Competitive - Academic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must accelerate its transition into high-value and innovation-led industries if it wants to strengthen long-term economic competitiveness, Nottingham University Business School assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said today.

CPO Futures Seen Trading In ‘Yo-yo’ Pattern Next Week Amid Year-end Slowdown

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to trade in a volatile “yo-yo” pattern next week, as year-end holidays lead to reduced participation from international traders,  a trader said.

Geohan Sets Sights On Singapore To Drive Regional Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Geohan Corporation Bhd is prioritising its expansion into Singapore as it strengthens its regional presence following its Main Market debut.

Johor Bahru-Kunming Direct Flights To Give Tailwind To Visit Malaysia 2026

BEIJING, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Direct flights between Johor Bahru and Kunming will contribute positively to Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), said Consul-General of Malaysia to Kunming, Muhamad Akmal Abdul Wahab. 

Govt Urged To Provide Green Financing Incentives To MSMEs -- Senator

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The government is urged to provide green financing incentives to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to promote the country’s transition towards decarbonisation, said Senator Datuk Ng Keng Heng.

Singapore Firms Shine At All About AI Tech4Good Awards In India

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) and Singapore Smart Tech made a strong impact at the second edition of the All About AI Tech4Good Awards held in India, curated by Mint and Salesforce.

Proton Expects Saga MC3 To Lead ASEAN A-segment Market Next Year

SUBANG JAYA, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd expects its newly launched Proton Saga MC3 model to become the leading A-segment model in the ASEAN market next year.

Acuity Knowledge Partners Rebrands As Acuity Analytics, Expands AI Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Acuity Knowledge Partners has officially rebranded as Acuity Analytics, reflecting its evolution into a global leader in insight, analytics, data, and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions.

Malaysian Businesses Among World’s Most Confident On Trade Growth -- HSBC Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are among the most confident globally about expanding international trade, with 92 per cent expecting growth over the next two years, surpassing the global average of 87 per cent, according to HSBC’s Global Trade Pulse Survey.

Strong Industrial Base Driving Penang’s Rise In Renewable Energy – MPSEA

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 30 (Bernama) — Penang is on track to become one of Malaysia’s leading states in renewable energy adoption, particularly in solar power, driven by its robust industrial base and rising sustainability awareness.