Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in Malaysia's economy, contributing 38.4% to GDP and providing over four million jobs, but the lack of financing remains a major challenge to their growth. We speak with Datuk Fazlur Rahman Zainuddin, Principal Officer at Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP), a Ministry of Finance-owned company that offers government-backed guarantee schemes to support SMEs as to their role and its efficacy.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in Malaysia's economy, contributing 38.4% to GDP and providing over four million jobs, but the lack of financing remains a major challenge to their growth. We speak with Datuk Fazlur Rahman Zainuddin, Principal Officer at Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP), a Ministry of Finance-owned company that offers government-backed guarantee schemes to support SMEs as to their role and&nbsp;its&nbsp;efficacy.

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SMEs Have A Better Chance With SJPP's Guarantees 

Malaysia is one of Canada's largest bilateral merchandise trading partners in Southeast Asia. Bilateral trade between both countries reached RM8.05 billion as of August 2024, which is a significant 41% year-on-year increase. Philip See speaks with the new High Commissioner of Canada to Malaysia, Her Excellency Jodi Robinson, to discuss the growing economic ties between Canada and Malaysia as well as Ottawa's vision for strengthening bilateral relations with Putrajaya.

Malaysia is one of Canada's largest bilateral merchandise trading partners in Southeast Asia. Bilateral trade between both countries reached RM8.05 billion as of August 2024, which is a significant 41% year-on-year increase. Philip See speaks with the new High Commissioner of Canada to Malaysia, Her Excellency Jodi Robinson, to discuss the growing economic ties between Canada and Malaysia as well as Ottawa's vision for strengthening bilateral relations&nbsp;with&nbsp;Putrajaya.

Malaysia-Canada Relations Stronger Than Ever

TMK Chemical Berhad is a company that deals in chemical manufacturing, distribution, storage and logistic services, which will go for IPO on 12th December. We speak to Wong Kin Wah, its Managing Director, to find out more about the company and how they intend to use its IPO proceeds.

TMK Chemical Berhad is a company that deals in chemical manufacturing, distribution, storage and logistic services, which will go for IPO on 12th December. We speak to Wong Kin Wah, its Managing Director, to find out more about the company and how they intend to use its IPO proceeds.

TMK Chemical's IPO To Fuel Growth 

The e-hailing industry in Malaysia has been largely dominated by Grab for a long time now, but will Bolt be the challenger that will measure up to the task? Philip See speaks to Afzan Lutfi, General Manager of Malaysia at Bolt to talk about competition in the industry, automation, driver acquisition and more.

The e-hailing industry in Malaysia has been largely dominated by Grab for a long time now, but will Bolt be the challenger that will measure up to the task? Philip See speaks to Afzan Lutfi, General Manager of Malaysia at Bolt to talk about competition in the industry, automation, driver acquisition and more.

SMEs Have A Better Chance With SJPP's Guarantees

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