Southeast Asia prepares for factories fleeing Trump tariffs on China
BANGKOK, Nov 9 — Companies have been moving factories from China to Southeast Asia, anticipating United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump would slap high tariffs...
Budget 2025: RM470 mln in financing key to supporting, growing women SME entrepreneurs
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The RM470 million allocation for financing funds aimed at supporting women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) will play a...
FMM: Gradual minimum wages necessary to balance between workers, businesses
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) said a gradual adjustment to minimum wages is more feasible and manageable for the...
ICPT reduction eases cost burden for Malaysian businesses — Samenta
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The reduction in the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) for commercial and industrial users will help businesses cushion the anticipated increase...
Malaysian economy poised for export-led recovery — FMM
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) believes the nation’s economy is poised for an export-led recovery. Its president Tan Sri...
Budget 2024 should focus on competitiveness, mitigating global slowdown impact — FMM
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The initiatives under Budget 2024 should focus on strengthening the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry, especially for small and medium...
Manufacturers’ group hopes govt thins industry red tape
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 25 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) expressed hopes the government can facilitate business by simplifying bureaucratic procedures and reducing regulatory...