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Entrepreneur Minister Steven Sim has called on Malaysian companies to emphasise innovation, quality and safety over price competition, supporting a strategic shift from 'Made in Malaysia' to 'Made by Malaysia' branding.
Malaysia has advanced eight positions to rank 15th globally in the International Institute for Management Development's World Competitiveness Ranking, marking its strongest performance in over a decade, underpinned by government efficiency reforms and closer business-sector cooperation.
Majlis Amanah Rakyat aims to generate RM1 million in sales through its BizNetwork Sarawak programme, supporting 32 entrepreneurs with digital marketing skills and market expansion opportunities.
Agrobank has launched Halal@Agrobank, a comprehensive initiative aimed at developing 10,000 entrepreneurs over five years. The programme offers financing, certification support, and market access to help agrifood SMEs tap into the expanding global halal ecosystem.
Malaysia's outbound investment has fallen to its second-lowest level in two decades, prompting debate over whether local companies are losing their appetite for global expansion or making strategic choices amid uncertainty.
MBSB Bank and the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to deliver up to RM1 billion in financing for small and medium enterprises operating in Malaysia's northern economic region.
Langkawi Development Authority is collaborating with Malaysia's Finance Ministry to address double taxation constraints that hinder local SMEs from competing in wider markets and reducing reliance on tourism.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone will ease customs barriers for Malaysian fisheries and agricultural exports heading to Indochina, with infrastructure support from the East Coast Rail Link.