PENANG, May 9, 2026 — The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) Northern Region convened its highly anticipated Annual General Meeting (AGM) today in Penang. The gathering, attended by key industry figures including SAMENTA National President Datuk William Ng, culminated in the re-election of Mr Calvin Kwan (NUKO...
Malaysia’s Pivot to Premium: YB Steven Sim Backs SAMENTA’s Circular Economy Push for SMEs
The global economic landscape is no longer a predictable journey. At the recent official launch of the ASEAN Circular Economy Certification (CEC)—an initiative spearheaded by the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) and powered by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), in strategic partnership with Wezmart and the Asia...
SME AI Fest Is Back in Penang This April 2026. Practical AI for SMEs
SAMENTA Hyperlokal AI Fest 2026 is a nationwide movement to bring practical, business-ready AI directly to SMEs across Malaysia. Building on the success of SME AI Fest 2025, this initiative expands into 50 cities. The focus is clear. Bring AI closer to SMEs in secondary cities and industrial hubs. Remove...
Finding the Best Web Designer in Malaysia: 2025-2026 Guide to AI SEO and Top Web Design Companies
In today’s hyper-competitive digital landscape, a visually appealing website is merely the starting point. True online success hinges on a crucial, often overlooked factor: discoverability and visibility. Your business needs to be found—not just by users typing into a search bar, but by the increasingly sophisticated AI-powered search platforms that...
SMEs Digitalisation Boost: Maxis And Public Bank Join Forces 2024
Maxis and Public Bank Bhd. (Public Bank) are joining forces to further advance the digital transformation of Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This partnership, which had been formalised in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony, will see a combined effort by both companies to raise awareness for digitalisation...
The Implications of DuitNow QR Transaction Fee Rates on SMEs: A Shift Starting 1 Nov 2023 (updated)
Latest Update : Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced that banks will continue to waive the DuitNow QR transaction fee for small businesses. The National Action Council on Cost of Living (NACCOL) is set to discuss the matter of the DuitNow QR payment fee: Refer Ringgitplus 02 Oct 2023The Star reported that...