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Several banks in Malaysia offer business loans tailored for SMEs. Maybank and CIMB are popular choices, offering a variety of loan amounts and competitive interest rates. Other notable options include Public Bank and RHB, while SME Bank and MIDF also provide dedicated financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises.   SME or also known as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises are businesses that maintain revenues, assets, or a number of employees below a certain threshold. These business entities are often regarded as the heartbeat of Malaysia’s emerging and developing economies. Apart from providing vast numbers of employment opportunities, SME businesses are generally entrepreneurial in nature, helping to shape innovation. Generally, there are two criteria to be met in order for your business to qualify as an SME -- your annual sales turnover and the number of full time employees in your company. This also implies differently for each economy sector: Manufacturing (S...

Introduction The cryptocurrency market in Malaysia has witnessed significant growth over the past few years, with an increasing number of investors and traders entering the space. Regulatory clarity from the Malaysian government has fostered the development of secure and compliant trading platforms, making it easier for users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets. This white paper provides an in-depth analysis of the best cryptocurrency exchanges available in Malaysia for 2025, examining their features, security measures, regulatory status, and overall user experience. Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) plays a pivotal role in regulating digital asset exchanges (DAXs) to ensure transparency and security for investors. Platforms that wish to operate legally in Malaysia must obtain approval from the SC as Recognized Market Operators (RMOs). This regulatory framework has provided legitimacy to the market, ensuring that users trade on secure and compliant platforms. 1. Luno Luno stands...

Jaecoo, Omoda, and Jetour are all brands under the Chery Holding Group, a major Chinese automaker. While they share the same parent company, they are positioned as separate brands with their own distinct identities and market strategies. ( Wikipedia ) Jaecoo focuses on electric vehicles, especially their J7 model, which is a plug-in hybrid. Omoda, known for its stylish and modern designs, offers the Omoda 5, a sporty SUV. Jetour, the largest of the three, has a broader range of models, including the Dashing, a mid-size SUV, and the X70 Plus, a larger SUV with a hybrid drivetrain. Here’s a structured comparison of the Jaecoo J7, Omoda C5 (marketed as Omoda 5 in Malaysia), and Jetour Dashing, focusing on their specifications, features, and value for Malaysian buyers. Jaecoo J7 vs Omoda C5 (Omoda 5) vs Jetour Dashing in Malaysia Omoda...