Malaysia COVID-19: What Is the Government’s Advice to Businesses? Looking at The Impact on Businesses and The Malaysia Economy Uncertain times lie ahead amid the global economic uncertainty because of the virus pandemic. Here’s a look at the Malaysia COVID-19 situation and the Government’s advice to businesses. What the COVID-19 Means for Malaysia…
The Launch of SME Digitalisation Initiative A New Initiative for a More Digitised Future The Ministry of Finance (MOF) recently launched the SME Digitalisation Initiative. This initiative is a working collaboration between the Government (via MOF) and the following organisations: Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) SME Bank Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Working together,…
Malaysia’s Exports Expected to Increase in 2020, According to Economists Country Expected to Record a Growth of 1.5% in the Export Sector Economists are predicting Malaysia’s exports will experience a 1.5% growth year-on-year this 2020, strengthened by its commodity-based sectors. Based on the latest trade figures for the country, it seems the trade sector is…
Phase One of the US-China Trade Deal Has Been Signed and It Looks Promising The top two economy powerhouses have been at trade disputes for a long time. The United States of America and China have had different views on trade relationships and this has led to significant trade tensions. They have been a tit…
Gig Work Becoming Full Time Jobs in Malaysia Gig Jobs Are More Than a Side Hustle, They’ve Become a Profession As more people start spending longer hours on gig work, there is a need for these workers to be given the necessary employee protection. Some Malaysians are spending longer hours on their side jobs,…
E-Wallet Incentive RM30 Infusion Begins in Malaysia Eligible Malaysians Who Qualify Will Receive Free E-Wallet Infusion The Malaysian government has introduced a new e-wallet incentive worth RM30 for eligible Malaysians. Eligible Malaysians who qualify for the incentive will receive the free E-Wallet infusion This incentive is a one-off payment for Malaysians and is part of…