KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has come in amongst the top three in a study conducted by McKinsey & Company on the economic impact of the Internet on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of nine aspiring countries – Taiwan, Malaysia, Hungary, Argentina, Mexico, Morocco, Turkey, Vietnam and Nigeria. Ac...
IPOH: Perak folk can now find out what's happening in the local business scene on Biz Zoom. The monthly newspaper, which was launched last December, offers updates and information on the economy and business-related news. Biz Zoom chief executive officer P. Vicnesh said the Malay-langu...
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Registrations for new companies and businesses in Malaysia this year will not be affected by the global economic turmoil, says Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM). Chief Executive Officer Mohd Naim Daruwish said on the average about 40,000 new companies and 60,0...
KUALA LUMPUR: SME Bank aims to disburse close to RM1 billion in loans to small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) next year despite forecasts of a weaker economic environment.Its managing director, Datuk Mohd Radzif Mohd Yunus, said loan disbursements will focus on projects under the National...
NOW is not the time for the small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to be content with what they have achieved as today’s business environment has become more competitive.SMEs must scale up and not remain small or medium-sized or they could succumb to pressures from bigger players in the in...
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Market development grants (MDG) will be increased four-fold to RM52.5 million this year, from RM12.34 million allocated last year, says International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. He said the eligibility ceiling for the grant has been rais...
KUALA LUMPUR Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Investors are advised to invest more in fixed income or bonds, compared to equities in the current economic situation. Citibank Malaysia's Head of Investment Strategist and Research, Wealth Management Products, Steven Yong said a defensive strategy with a larger por...
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) is urging the Ministry of Human Resources to expedite amendments to the labour laws to provide equitable legislation especially in the firing and hiring of employees. FMM vice-president Raja Datuk Abdul Aziz Raja Muda...
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) expects bilateral trade between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia to experience positive growth this year. In 2010, bilateral trade amounted to RM9.32 billion while for the first 10 months of 2011, it rose 47 per cent ...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) in November 2011 edged up by 1.8 per cent compared with the same month in 2010 due to the increase in manufacturing and electricity index.The IPI in October was revised to 2.9 per cent from 2.8 per cent year-on-year.In a statement toda...
2005 BUDGET & TAX PLANNING
15 Sep 2004 * Nikko Hotel Kuala Lumpur
21 Sep 2004 * Hyatt Regency Hotel Johor Bahru
23 Sep 2004 * Northam Hotel Penang
This authoritative event will address pertinent tax issues and concerns, provide
major updates in incentives, grants, financing facilities, indirect taxes and
impart practical ideas for effective tax planning.
SMI FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS ROADSHOW 2004 Providing effective financial solutions for SMIs/SMEs (4th June - 23rd August 2004)
The nationwide roadshow cum exhibition brings together a consortium of banks, government bodies and private sector financial service providers to offer a host of financial solutions to the SMI community.
SMI RECOGNITION AWARD SERIES 2004 Clossing date for SMI Recognition Award Series 2004 (21st July 2004)
Be recognized for your achievements through the prestigious SMI Recognition Award 2004. It is an opportunity not to be missed. In fact, when you benchmark yourself against the best SMIs in the country, being nominated is already a recognition.
THE INTERNATIONAL BRANDS CONSUMER FAIR 2004 Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Petaling Jaya Malaysia (10th - 12th September 2004)
The International Brands Consumer Fair 2004 (IBCOF2004) is the first trade and consumer brand exhibition to be held in Malaysia and is in line with the regional implementation of the AFTA agreement and the impending WTO ratifications.
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The primary purpose of this website is to provide an effective channel to disseminate news, events and information concerning the small and medium sized industries (SMIs) in Malaysia to all its members and SMI operators across the country.