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200,000 SMEs to benefit from expanded e-invoicing exemption starting 2026

Association praises government's move to exempt businesses with annual revenue below RM1 million, which aims to ease compliance burdens and support digital transition

AS mahu bincang dua hala dengan ASEAN, tolak runding tarif secara blok: MITI 

Raveendran Nair berkata, sekiranya kita mengadakan perbincangan sebagai sebuah blok (ASEAN), mereka menganggap kita bersatu menentang AS

Trump tariffs: SME group says states should let Putrajaya develop trade adaption toolkit

If each state creates its own, it could cause confusion for businesses, says SME Association of Malaysia

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

Focus more on upskilling workers instead of minimum wage: SME group

With the RM1,500 minimum wage due for review this year, the Small and Medium Enterprises Association has urged the government to focus on upskilling workers instead of raising wages. 

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders