DIGITALISATION has swept through Southeast Asia to become a focal point for companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in a competition to be at the forefront of the digital rat race.
VENEER Mark Sdn Bhd has seen solid progress over the years with consistent double-digit growth year-on-year since it started life as a manufacturer of laminated boards and plywood for fancy veneer in 2007.
WITH the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Malaysian businesses have more financing options than ever, with banks and the government focused on supporting the SME sector.
ALTHOUGH access to financing has eased over the years, the fact that it remains a key challenge for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may boil down to one reason: a lack of understanding over banking requirements or practices.
THE impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is causing concerns and putting a strain on the revenue of many smaller businesses.
AS Malaysia fights to break the chain of Covid-19 transmissions, businesses are sailing in uncharted waters as they find ways to stay afloat.