Stephanie Frances Augustin

Malaysia

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About
Stephanie has 10 years of business writing, with one foot in journalism and the other in public relations.
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English Malay
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Behind The Numbers: Insights from Digital SME's MSME Outlook Survey 2023

For SMEs in Malaysia, 2022 had its own set of challenges with regards to the endemic period, unstable politics, the global recession and as well as the weakening of the Ringgit. While businesses look forward to 2023, the year-end has left markets into fresh upheaval with the recent Ukraine conflict. Our SMEs now find themselves facing significant geopolitical uncertainty, ongoing inflations, supply chain and workforce shortages.

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1st Half 2023 Update for MSME Business Outlook Survey 2023

As we move towards the closing of the year, Malaysia business owners are already making their next plans to scale, finance and grow their business for the year of the dragon, 2024. This survey report, where SMEs could gain valuable insights from their peers into the strategies and thought process which could be key in driving decisions for the future. The Micro-Small, Medium Enterprise Business Outlook for 1H 2023 survey was conducted in July and produced in September 2023, capturing insights from 200 local MSMEs.

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MSME Business Outlook Survey 2024

Curious about the pulse of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the dynamic landscape of business? Dive into the exclusive insights provided by Alliance Digital SME on the MSME Business Outlook 2024 report. Unveiling trends, challenges, and opportunities, this comprehensive report offers a bird's-eye view of the evolving ecosystem that drives these enterprises forward. From emerging market shifts to innovative strategies, this survey encapsulates the essence of adaptability and resilience within the MSME sector.

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Greater KL: Future-proofing the Next Generation through EduTech - Spotlight Greater KL

The education sector is one of the most dynamic and rapidly changing industries in Malaysia. In line with the country's aspirations to become a regional education hub of excellence, the Malaysia Education Blueprint (2015-2025) charts the way forward by focusing on nurturing future-proof graduates and industry-ready talents that can thrive in the world of IR4.0 technologies.

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The Next Frontier for Urban Innovation and Smart Mobility - Spotlight Greater KL

Malaysia recognises the importance of optimising smart mobility strategies to revolutionise current transportation networks. Transportation in the country is gradually evolving, as society and communities are open to embracing smart mobility that gets them to where they need to be in a timely and safe manner, and at the same time enabling convenience.

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Bolstering the world's cybersecurity, from the heart of Greater KL - Spotlight Greater KL

The rapid digitalisation of almost all services during and following the global Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with the influx of new digital users, have led to a rise in cybersecurity threats across the globe. The work-from-home (WFH) and hybrid working arrangements resulted in more employees using personal devices for work purposes, putting both personal and work data at risk.

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Empowering Malaysian SMEs into the Forefront of Tech and Digital - Spotlight Greater KL

Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for 97.2% of total business establishments, generating 38.2% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and employing 7.3 million people. However, SMEs bore the brunt of supply chain disruptions, labour shortage issues, and a host of other adverse effects due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Those who survived did so by pivoting quickly to adapt to the digital commerce space. However, SMEs still need to embrace more advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to further automate their processes, thereby buffering their margins and insulating against future risks.

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Greater KL's Clean and Renewable Path Forward - Spotlight Greater KL

Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL), have long realised that its growth aspirations must come from sustainable practices, particularly in the essential power generation space. In recent years, the Malaysian Government such as the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, the Energy Commission, and the Sustainable Energy Development Authority, has released policies and frameworks to guide the growth of cleantech and renewable energy (RE) activities across the country.

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Ensuring an Inclusive and Just Green Transition for Malaysia - Spotlight Greater KL

As more multinational corporations and investors shift away from traditional carbon-heavy industries towards embracing the green economy, much of the focus has been on the benefits of this transition on organisations' bottom lines, a country or region's natural resources. However, less is said of how the decarbonisation transition can adversely affect SMEs, workers, communities, and countries that have depended on carbon-intensive activities for their livelihoods and economies.

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Mapping Malaysia's Journey Towards Becoming a Circular Economy - Spotlight Greater KL

The Covid-19 pandemic revealed the extent to which food and resource ecosystems rely global supply chains. At the same time, customers emerged with increased awareness and demand for products that were kinder on the environment, more efficient with energy use, and with a smaller carbon footprint. This has led to conversations in Southeast Asia and by extension, Malaysia about creating circular economies.

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4 Reasons To Start Your Banking Journey Digitally As A Business Owner

Nowadays, as business owners, when we want to transfer money, check our account balance, or review our transaction history, we only need to open our bank’s application on our smartphone and everything can be done with just a few clicks. The convenience of having a full range of banking services at our fingertips has now become the norm, with a lot of people seemingly forgetting how things were like before the emergence of online banking.

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How To Open A Business Current Account

If you do not separate your business and personal assets, tax time will be a headache, even if you hire a professional tax accountant. Down the road, if the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) comes to audit your tax returns, it will be incredibly cumbersome sorting out your assets – especially since by law, you are required to keep your accounts and tax records for up to seven years.

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Choosing The Right Business Entity For Your New Company In Malaysia

Starting a new business is easy enough, and with many Malaysians dabbling in side-income online shops or taking on gig work during the e-commerce boom, entrepreneurship is booming in Malaysia. However, if you are serious about taking your business further, it is important to register a new business entity. In fact, in Malaysia, it is a legal requirement for a business entity to be registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) no later than 30 days from the date of commencement of business.

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