PM’s Official Visit To Turkiye Part Of MITI’s Efforts To Strengthen FTA – Johari

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.

SAMENTA Hails Govt's RM80 Bln SME Support Package To Weather Compliance Challenges

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.

FMM Calls For SST Relief On Rentals, Logistics To Avoid Compounding Tax Effects

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.

BNM Announces Additional RM2.5 Bln Fund For SMEs

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.

PM Anwar's Pro-Growth Agenda Helps Address Governance Weaknesses - CIMB Securities

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.

SAMENTA: SST Exemption Highlights Government Support For SMEs

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.

e-Invoicing Deferment Provides Much-Needed 'headroom' For SMEs -- FMM

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.

Malaysia Enters Fourth Phase Of E-invoicing To Strengthen Tax System, Ease SME Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered the fourth phase of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) rollout today, marking another part of the government’s effort to strengthen tax administration while easing the compliance burden on small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Scaling Malaysia’s Energy Roadmap Requires Sustained Investment, Resilient Infrastructure, Regional Collaboration -- TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Scaling Malaysia’s energy roadmap will require sustained investment, resilient infrastructure and strong collaboration across utilities, policymakers, financiers and regional partners, including cooperation with ASEAN counterparts and global technology players.

FMM Calls For Greater Cost Competitiveness To Support Manufacturing Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called on the government to strengthen Malaysia’s cost competitiveness to support manufacturing growth as the country ushers in 2026.

Razorpay Curlec Eyes Next Growth Phase As Malaysia’s Digital Payments Market Matures

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Razorpay Curlec Sdn Bhd is positioning itself for its next phase of growth as Malaysia’s digital payments market shifts from rapid adoption towards deeper integration, scale and cross-border capability, said country head and chief executive officer Kevin Lee.

SME Corp, Swansea University Sign MoU To Prepare SMEs For Global Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp Malaysia) has formalised a long-term collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Swansea University through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster entrepreneurship development and assist Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in their global expansion.