KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) — The ongoing amnesty programme for illegal foreign workers is causing confusion to glove manufacturers, says the Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers’ Association. In a statement Monday, its president, Lim Kwee Shyan, said according to newspaper reports, those with less than 500 foreign workers on their...

LANGKAWI, July 18 (Bernama) — The government is studying the possibility of giving priority to qualified and innovative companies in the supply of services, said Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili. Ongkili said a study would also be made on the idea of “central contract”, where a certain amount...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) — Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has relocated its Jalan Raja Laut branch in Menara Tradewinds here to Menara Bank Islam in Jalan Perak. The relocation is aimed at making its Shariah-based products and services easily available to existing and potential new customers, Bank Islam said in a statement today. Managing Director...

United Overseas Bank (Thai) is keen to support Thai small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their businesses abroad through its strong regional network, says Tay Han Chong, managing director and head of business for personal finance services and commercial banking. Thai businesses have been encouraged to tap into greater opportunities provided...

PETALING JAYA: A briefing for those interested in participating in this year’s The Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) 2011 was held yesterday at Menara Star. Forty participants from various businesses were briefed by the SOBA panel on application procedures. The brieρng was designed to give potential applicants/participants a clearer understanding...

KUALA LUMPUR: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should be given more support, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. “One of the main issues is financing support and we hope to raise it during the forthcoming budget,” he told reporters after a Miti dialogue with four national associations yesterday. The associations...

KUALA LUMPUR: Local businesses must make use of the latest information and communication technology (ICT) solutions to enhance their productivity and to compete in the global economy, said SME Corp Malaysia CEO Datuk Hafsah Hashim. She said one of the criteria for developed countries was that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should contribute to...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — Microsoft today announced a partnership with SME Corporation Malaysia to promote cloud computing among small and midsize businesses. It made the announcement at the Malaysian launch of Microsoft Office 365, an online productivity suite that competes directly with Google’s Google Apps. Microsoft Office 365 comprises not only...

Qantas intends to begin frequent flyer point sharing and reciprocal lounge access with Malaysia Airlines ahead of MAS’ official entry into oneworld, but it’s unlikely to happen this year. MAS’ oneworld membership, which is being sponsored by oneworld founding partner Qantas, is initially expected to take 12-18 months for full compliance....

SYARIKAT Takaful Malaysia Bhd has won the BrandLaureate Award 2010-2011 in the Corporate Branding Category for Best Brands in Financial Services-Insurance Takaful for the second consecutive year. “Without a doubt, this award will spur all personnel to continue to serve the company and its customers more efficiently,” said its Group Managing...