SMEs

MGCC ready to back Malaysian businesses amid US Tariff concerns

Chamber rolls out advisory programmes for SMEs, urges pivot to regional markets as 24% US levy hits electronics, palm oil and automotive sectors

Businesses should absorb minimum wage hike, not burden consumers, says industry leaders

Groups also warn of rising costs, call for government support to ease impact on businesses

Kelantan’s mandatory halal certification ‘works against’ economy: SME group

Samenta cites small ‘ikan bakar’ stall as example, asks how it will afford fees and annual payments

Raise tax threshold to lessen minimum wage hike impact on SMEs: Guan Eng

Bagan MP says plantation and labour-intensive industries will be most affected

‘Minimum wage hike to RM1,700 will affect SMEs outside Klang Valley’

Concerns also raised over 2% tax on dividend income for owners of small enterprises

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