The first Yogen Früz outlet was opened about a week ago in Jalan Jelatek here, while another two are due for opening in Danau Kota in Setapak and The Strand in Kota Damansara this month.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Big Bad Wolf came and captured our hearts with the 1.5 million books of various genres it offered. Now it has left us with tonnes of books to read over the next few months.
SHAH ALAM: Pestech Sdn Bhd, an engineering, procurement, contracting and construction contractor for high voltage and extra high-voltage electrical substations, will go public soon.
Malaysia SME, a media company which caters to local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), yesterday backed the move by SME Corp Malaysia to give out soft loans, instead of grants, to SMEs.
SINGAPORE: A dedicated hub for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will be set up on a 121-hectare zone at the Medini Iskandar Malaysia to provide an opportunity for SMEs to contribute to the growth of the corridor.
SHAH ALAM: Renewable energy (RE) services firm Gading Kencana Sdn Bhd is optimistic of a jump in revenue this year following the implementation of the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme.
KUALA LUMPUR: Information and communications technology (ICT) company Arahe Solutions Sdn Bhd (Arahe) will no longer be categorised as small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) as it is gearing up to be listed on the London Stock Exchange in June this year to become a globalised ICT entity.
The Biomass Industries in Malaysia Sustainable Production (Biomass-SP) project will identify 50 local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in the commercialisation of biomass technology with their counterparts in the European Union (EU) in two years.
The increased advertising and promotional activities among small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups augur well for the branding and advertising industry in the country.
KUALA LUMPUR: A High Performing Bumiputera SME (HPBS) programme to develop the next generation of world-class Bumiputera entrepreneurs will be rolled out on July 21 by Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputera (Teraju).
Palm oil and edible oil products manufacturer MM Vitaoils Sdn Bhd plans to move upstream by having its own plantation to ensure sufficient supply of raw materials.
E-commerce firm Doorstep Retails expects to have between 500 and 1,000 small- to medium-sized enterprises signed up on the online mall, via www.doorstep.com.my, by the end of next year.
Small - and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) feel that a reduction in corporate tax and electricity tariffs will be more effective in helping them deal with the impact of the global economic crisis.
Google Inc, developer of the award-winning search engine, is providing Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) a simple and flexible analytical tool to strengthen their online marketing and business.
The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) aims to set up a one-stop centre for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to channel their concerns and educate them on funding opportunities.
Export activities for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) increased last year, thanks to the overwhelming interest the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) assistance programmes.
KUALA LUMPUR: Since the dawn of the days, herbal remedy has been associated with improving one's health and prolonging one's life- span regardless of culture, race or creed.
KUALA LUMPUR: Many small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often feel that getting media coverage is out of their reach, but this should not be the case.
KUALA LUMPUR: Owning a fashion boutique seems like the “in” thing nowadays, but managing it and having a large fan-base takes more than just time and hard work.
KUALA LUMPUR: OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd aims to disburse more than RM4 billion out of the RM5 billion approved loans to assist local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to set up and expand their businesses this year.
FOCAL Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, a manufacturer specialising in road transport equipment, said the current global economic downturn may slightly derail its targeted revenue for its financial year ended March 2009.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) benefits small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and not just big companies, said SME Corp chief executive Datuk Hafsah Hashim.
KUALA LUMPUR: UK retailer Tesco wants to nearly double the number of products made by Malaysian small businesses that can be sold at its stores in China.
For Golden Swan Biotech, opportunities for growth are boundless as the healthcare and supplements industries in Malaysia and globally continue to flourish once again.
Malaysia's small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are more bullish over the local economy and their own business outlook in the next six months, according to a global survey by HSBC Group.
KUALA LUMPUR: REDtone International Bhd and Telekom Malaysia (TM) have joined forces to roll out the national High Speed Broadbank (HSBB) particularly for the small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) segment.
WOMEN making the headlines are not something unusual nowadays. I couldn't agree more with the adage "the hand that shakes the cradle will shake the world".
ALLIANCE Bank Bhd expects its small and medium enterprise (SME) loans to grow by more than 15 per cent this year, its head of SME banking Steve Miller said yesterday.
International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed plans to meet senior officials from Bank Negara Malaysia to discuss persistent complaints about access to financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Kontena Nasional Bhd, the national container haulier and logistics services provider, is venturing into the third party logistics industry and aims to be the leading player in the next few years.
Small- and medium-sized enterprises can now look to having their products recognised and accepted both locally and abroad with the National Mark, a new quality accreditation tag developed by the Small and Medium Industries Development Corp.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd (MIDF) expects to receive 70 applications this month for the RM10 million soft loans allocated for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by the recent floods in the country.
SEGi University College has developed Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in environmental science, biotechnology, health science, and entrepreneurship
KUALA LUMPUR: The Halal Industry Development Corp (HDC) has inked an agreement with Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) to provide training to small and medium size enterprises (SMEs).
Brand-building may be at an early stage in Malaysia, but small- and medium-sized enterprises must be prepared to invest towards promoting their company's brands, said the Regent of Perak, Raja Nazrin Shah.
KUALA LUMPUR: Symantec has introduced a new backup solution for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that it claims can reduce 80 per cent of their backup operating cost over five years.
KUALA LUMPUR: Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including Muslim entrepreneurs, are urged to get halal certification to seize lucrative opportunities in the global halal sector.
The domestic small and medium enterprise (SME) sector has proven its resilience during the recent global financial crisis by registering consistent double-digit quarterly growth, SME Corp Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Hafsah Hashim said.
Malaysia's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are not keen on taking up grants by the government, especially for biomass projects, because of the tedious application process.
SME Corp Malaysia, an agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, is aiming to have 15 per cent of the country's top small and medium enterprises (SMEs) listed by 2015.
Carrefour Malaysia wants to carry more goods made by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at its stores, in line with the government's move in promoting SME products.
Open source technology solutions provider Red Hat Asia Pacific Pte Ltd hopes more small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) will adopt open source software.
SMALL and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country are still on the runway for growth despite the European sovereign debt crisis and a more challenging marketplace.
SME Bank will introduce Mudharabah deposit-taking under the General Investment Account beginning Monday to attract more government agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies to place deposits with it.
Small Bumiputera entrepreneurs can look forward to business opportunities as more government-linked companies (GLCs) join the trade ministry's entrepreneur development programme.
GOOD packaging and strong brand presence go a long way towards enhancing sales of products, as they stand out in the market and attract customers' attention.
BANK Negara Malaysia says participating financial institutions will no longer receive new applications from small andmedium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for funds under the RM2 billion SME Assistance Guarantee Scheme.
MIDF's development finance division will act as a conduit for the government to provide small- and medium-sized enterprises soft loans, with interest rates at two per cent
The bureau hopes to improve the overall perception of the SMEs among financial institutions, credit guarantors and people who may want to do business with them
Business prospects for 2009 have taken a sharp downturn and SME leaders in Malaysia are looking to offer more value-added products and services, diversify their business and explore new revenue streams, says a UPS survey
While free trade can be a polarising topic, the common ground is that for many of Asia's small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the benefits are yet to materialise.
The Small and Medium Industries Development Corp (Smidec) is expanding its manpower to reduce backlog of applications for SME loans, Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir said.
The food delivery company, which started providing its services in the Klang Valley and Penang from 2003, aims to expand to most major cities and towns in Malaysia this year
A survey done by UPS, Asia Business Monitor (ABM), has revealed that more than half of Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) expect the country's volume of trade within Asia Pacific to continue to grow strongly, followed by the Middle East and Europe.
However, Malaysian small- and medium-sized enterprises remain upbeat about their business growth prospects, says United Parcel Service managing director
Through remanufacturing, small- and medium-sized enterprises and logistic firms can save up to 60 per cent against a new purchase, says Motor Teknologi & Industri
Malaysia is probably one of the lesser known markets to the French medical device industry until recently, when many of the players decided to expand operations in Asia.
Credit Guarantee Corp Malaysia Bhd (CGC) and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd aim to disburse RM100 million in the next 18 months to women entrepreneurs.
KUALA LUMPUR: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders, who meet in Hawaii for their summit soon, must demonstrate solidarity in helping small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by implementing policies and strategies to boost micro-finance development in the region.
Small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) seeking external partners may encounter problems caused by limited resources, time constraint and day-to-day operational issues.
SME Bank Bhd, which has so far provided business advisory services to some 500 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) since 2008, expects more SMEs to approach its SME Advisory Centre (SAC) on a voluntary basis.
Kaspersky's Lab, a developer of secured content and threat management software, expects its hosted security services to be well accepted by businesses, especially among the small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
KUALA LUMPUR:Global defence and security firm BAE Systems is keen to partner local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to share expertise and experience, and bring leading-edge technology and innovation to Malaysia.
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.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the global body for professional accountants, said small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need good cash management habits.
SME Corp Malaysia and Multimedia Development Corp (MDec) will train small companies to carry out online sales to grow their business in a joint programme starting in July.
Grants to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being phased out and replaced by soft loans to help them develop a better credit culture, said SME Corp chief executive officer Datuk Hafsah Hashim.