AWANI Review: Banking on Women Micro-entrepreneurs
Small business owners, often needing just RM1000, struggle to access bank funding. Fintech MADCash offers interest-free micro-funds, aiming to break financial barriers and uplift women entrepreneurs.
Sat Mar 09 2024
![Economy Ministry formulating single window policy for digital and technology incentives application - Rafizi Economy Ministry formulating single window policy for digital and technology incentives application - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684393796_RafiziRamli.jpg)
Economy Ministry formulating single window policy for digital and technology incentives application - Rafizi
The Economy Ministry is currently consolidating all the incentives related to digital and technology into a single window approach for technology and digital business owners and startups
Thu May 18 2023
![PM Anwar wants govt departments to develop measures to implement targeted subsidies PM Anwar wants govt departments to develop measures to implement targeted subsidies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670850797_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM Anwar wants govt departments to develop measures to implement targeted subsidies
M'sia must channel bulk subsidies, towards supporting the B40, M40 and small business owners who are affected by the rising cost of living.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Digitalization helps promote financial inclusion among ASEAN youth. Here's how Digitalization helps promote financial inclusion among ASEAN youth. Here's how](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670456889_WEFDigitalKewanga.jpg)
Digitalization helps promote financial inclusion among ASEAN youth. Here's how
Women, micro business owners and rural communities are underserved and experience gaps in accessing financial services in the region.
Sat Dec 10 2022
![Mecca businesses see hajj boom ending pandemic slump Mecca businesses see hajj boom ending pandemic slump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657282029_MECCA.jpg)
Mecca businesses see hajj boom ending pandemic slump
Business owners are hoping for a quick recovery as hundreds of thousands of worshippers flock to the region this week.
Sat Jul 09 2022
![Dr Adham: 4IR MRANTI innovation hub to benefit 1,250 business owners this year Dr Adham: 4IR MRANTI innovation hub to benefit 1,250 business owners this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653568436_DrAdhamBaba.jpg)
Dr Adham: 4IR MRANTI innovation hub to benefit 1,250 business owners this year
The 4IR Innovation Hub, developed at the MRANTI Park, is expected to benefit 1,250 business owners this year.
Thu May 26 2022
![EMCO: Those who fled Taman Nagasari told to return home immediately EMCO: Those who fled Taman Nagasari told to return home immediately](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41625348600_TamanNagasari.jpg)
EMCO: Those who fled Taman Nagasari told to return home immediately
Residents, business owners and workers who fled Taman Nagasari have been told to return home immediately.
Sat Jul 03 2021
![Business owners can stop people from entering their premises - Ismail Sabri Business owners can stop people from entering their premises - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51595333919_TBgelangtangan.jpg)
Business owners can stop people from entering their premises - Ismail Sabri
Owner of business premises are allowed to inspect customer's wrists and ban those with a quarantine wristband from entering their outlets.
Tue Nov 10 2020
![Check customers temperatures, but not compulsory to record readings - Ismail Sabri Check customers temperatures, but not compulsory to record readings - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81592564810_MenteriKananKlust.jpg)
Check customers temperatures, but not compulsory to record readings - Ismail Sabri
Business owners have to check the body temperature of patrons but are not required to record the readings, instead only record the names and phone number in a book for non-MySejahtera users.
Thu Aug 27 2020
![Saravanan urges employers to prioritise locals over foreigners Saravanan urges employers to prioritise locals over foreigners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591057292_datukserimsaravan.jpg)
Saravanan urges employers to prioritise locals over foreigners
He said there were still business owners who preferred to hire foreign workers over locals.
Thu Jun 11 2020
![Association claims building owners, either government or GLCs, still seeking rent Association claims building owners, either government or GLCs, still seeking rent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51587354027_pintu.jpg)
Association claims building owners, either government or GLCs, still seeking rent
GMB urged owners of both government buildings and GLCs to comply with the government's directive to defer rent payments.
Mon Apr 20 2020
![Business hopeful as India overhauls complex web of taxes Business hopeful as India overhauls complex web of taxes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51443448899_NarendraModi.jpg)
Business hopeful as India overhauls complex web of taxes
Mehra, who makes and sells furniture, is among throngs of business owners hopeful Prime Minister Narendra Modi's moves this week for a new, single national sales tax will make life much easier.
Fri Aug 05 2016
![Nearly half of Sabah companies yet to register for GST Nearly half of Sabah companies yet to register for GST](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/81373530977_295x200.jpg)
Nearly half of Sabah companies yet to register for GST
Companies and individual business owners who miss the Dec 31 deadline could risk being fined up to RM30,000 or imprisonment of up to two years, or both.
Wed Nov 05 2014
![IRB issues notices of tax arrears to 1,655 Johor business owners IRB issues notices of tax arrears to 1,655 Johor business owners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/71393544997_295x200.jpg)
IRB issues notices of tax arrears to 1,655 Johor business owners
Some 220 IRB officers will be fanning out to issue the notice of tax arrears and also for the business census visit.
Wed Oct 29 2014
![Biz owners give freebies to Malaysian voters Biz owners give freebies to Malaysian voters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/51367714189_295x200.jpg)
Biz owners give freebies to Malaysian voters
Business owners, especially those in the food and beverage sector, are also doing their part to encourage Malaysians to vote in the GE13.
Sun May 05 2013