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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) has described Budget 2026 as a positive and pragmatic plan that recognises the critical role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in driving and sustaining Malaysia's economic growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The reduction of the US tariff to 19 per cent imposed on Malaysian imports, although not as deep as expected, still provides relief from rising cost pressures faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in manufacturing, furniture, textiles, and food exports.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA) has welcomed the Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) revision to the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), describing it as a meaningful relief for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) urged local businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), not to be over reliant on a single market in light of the United States’ (US) 90-day pause on reciprocal tariff while the 10 per cent baseline rate remains in place.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must take steps to diversify both their sources of raw materials and their customer base, ensuring that supply chain risks are mitigated, according to Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) national president Datuk William Ng.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) Malaysia said the Government Service Efficiency Commitment Bill 2025 (Iltizam) would significantly curb corrupt practices in the public sector and provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the much-needed boost for productivity, growth, and expansion.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have continued to progress this year despite facing challenges in adapting to market changes and regulatory shifts, particularly in their transition towards the digital-first economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM470 million for financing funds aimed at supporting women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will play a crucial role in assisting women entrepreneurs in securing working capital, acquiring assets, and expanding their business capacity to higher levels.
