![[COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - focus on cashflow also [COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - focus on cashflow also](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - focus on cashflow also
Budget 2024 should be flexible enough to increase deficit spending to mitigate cash flow problems in the economy.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![All eyes on Country Garden's cash flow as troubled firm set to report loss All eyes on Country Garden's cash flow as troubled firm set to report loss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41693301305_ForestCity.jpg)
All eyes on Country Garden's cash flow as troubled firm set to report loss
The company, however, said it would go ahead with a $100-billion project in Malaysia.
Tue Aug 29 2023
![Why has Tesla sold 75% of its bitcoin? Why has Tesla sold 75% of its bitcoin?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658468973_BITCOIN.jpg)
Why has Tesla sold 75% of its bitcoin?
Elon Musk says that the reason for this sell-off was to boost Tesla's cash flow and the move is not as a rebuttal of the cryptocurrency.
Fri Jul 22 2022
![MSMEs must maintain good cash flow to survive post-pandemic - Azman Hashim MSMEs must maintain good cash flow to survive post-pandemic - Azman Hashim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/61497924118_TanSriAzmanHashim.jpg)
MSMEs must maintain good cash flow to survive post-pandemic - Azman Hashim
The initial zero tariffs among RCEP nations is already a significant step and could have a tremendous impact on MSMEs, Azman said.
Wed May 25 2022
![MAHB free to form joint ventures for airport expansion project MAHB free to form joint ventures for airport expansion project](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41635848242_enteriPengangkutan.jpg)
MAHB free to form joint ventures for airport expansion project
However, MAHB had chosen to postpone the implementation of the project until it had sufficient cash flow to cover its expenses.
Tue Nov 16 2021
![AKPK developing TRP to assist SME borrowers facing cash flow problems - Yamani Hafez AKPK developing TRP to assist SME borrowers facing cash flow problems - Yamani Hafez](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61632298634_YamaniHafezMusa.jpg)
AKPK developing TRP to assist SME borrowers facing cash flow problems - Yamani Hafez
AKPK is developing a Temporary Relief Programme (TRP) to reduce the burden of individual and SME borrowers who are still having difficulty restoring their cash flow.
Mon Oct 11 2021
![Govt should focus on SME cash flow in Budget 2022, says SME Malaysia Govt should focus on SME cash flow in Budget 2022, says SME Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51633751305_MichealKang.jpg)
Govt should focus on SME cash flow in Budget 2022, says SME Malaysia
Kang believes that 2022 will be a recovery year and an endemic year.
Sat Oct 09 2021
![Phuket Sandbox projected to draw more than 600,000 visitors and 15 billion Baht in three months Phuket Sandbox projected to draw more than 600,000 visitors and 15 billion Baht in three months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51624192618_TBjpg.jpg)
"Phuket Sandbox" projected to draw more than 600,000 visitors and 15 billion Baht in three months
The reopening of popular resort island of Phuket starting July 1 is expected to draw more than 600,000 foreign and local tourists and generate a cash flow of about 15 billion baht in the next 3 months
Sun Jun 20 2021
![MEF urges govt to address labour shortfall, set up task force MEF urges govt to address labour shortfall, set up task force](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41602675553_MEF.jpg)
MEF urges govt to address labour shortfall, set up task force
Syed Hussain noted that employers are now trying to regain business traction with the gradual removal of movement restriction and cash flow assistance.
Mon Apr 05 2021
![Lower pay for fresh grads due to COVID-19 impact on economy, employers' financial constraints Lower pay for fresh grads due to COVID-19 impact on economy, employers' financial constraints](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41606442541_PresidenMEF.jpg)
Lower pay for fresh grads due to COVID-19 impact on economy, employers' financial constraints
The majority of the employers were currently suffering from cash flow problems, with over 32,000 companies shut down last year due to the pandemic.
Sat Apr 03 2021
![Maybank Islamic offers cash flow funding facility to SMEs to tide over COVID-19 Maybank Islamic offers cash flow funding facility to SMEs to tide over COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61584424236_maybank.jpg)
Maybank Islamic offers cash flow funding facility to SMEs to tide over COVID-19
The scheme is open to companies that have been awarded or are to be awarded with supply and services contracts by the government in 2021.
Mon Mar 08 2021
![RM18.1 bln i-Lestari withdrawal to date - EPF RM18.1 bln i-Lestari withdrawal to date - EPF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613129293_KWSPLogo.jpg)
RM18.1 bln i-Lestari withdrawal to date - EPF
It stepped in to help members and employers cope with cash flow issues following the Movement Control Order from March 18 to May 12, 2020.
Sat Feb 27 2021
![Felda's cash flow issues to be raised in Parliament today Felda's cash flow issues to be raised in Parliament today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41606807812_TBParlimen.jpg)
Felda's cash flow issues to be raised in Parliament today
Khoo also wants to know about the government's move to reform and improve Malaysia's electoral system and process as well as its timeline.
Mon Dec 14 2020
![MEF calls for more support for employers following re-implementation of CMCO MEF calls for more support for employers following re-implementation of CMCO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41602675553_MEF.jpg)
MEF calls for more support for employers following re-implementation of CMCO
MEF hopes the government would look into assisting businesses via additional initiatives, including providing more tax breaks.
Wed Oct 14 2020
![Initiatives under PENJANA should continue until economy recovers Initiatives under PENJANA should continue until economy recovers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41598625158_PetronasTwinTowers.jpg)
Initiatives under PENJANA should continue until economy recovers
The targeted initiatives had not only helped the people but also boosted affected businesses and stimulated the country's economy.
Sun Sep 20 2020