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In tabling the revised Belanjawan 2023 in February, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) will offer over RM1bil in financing, focusing on micro SMEs.

We speak to BSN’s CEO Jay Khairil on what is available for MSMEs, the process to apply for some of this financing, and more.

Learn more about Belanjawan 2023 at https://belanjawan.mof.gov.my/manfaat/

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In Belanjawan 2023, the government spent some time talking about initiatives to support SMEs, from financing to funding, and tax cuts and even a Digitalisation Grant Scheme.

We speak to Datuk William Ng, Chairman of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta), for his thoughts on the budget and the various initiatives to support SMEs.

Learn more about Belanjawan 2023 at https://belanjawan.mof.gov.my/manfaat/

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The key to talent retention is giving your employees what they want, when they want it, in that particular phase of their lives or career. But how do you recognise what each individual employee wants or needs, to deliver this, and do it at scale?

Terrence Yong from Visier gives us the low down on People Analytics, and how it helps us understand the fundamental questions and actionable truths to elevate our employees—and our business—to new heights.

Photo credits: LinkedIn|Terrence Yong

The key to talent retention is giving your employees what they want, when they want it, in that particular phase of their lives or career. But how do you recognise what each individual employee wants or needs, to deliver this, and do it at scale?

Terrence Yong from Visier gives us the low down on People Analytics, and how it helps us understand the fundamental questions and actionable truths to elevate our employees—and our business—to new heights.

Photo credits: LinkedIn|Terrence Yong

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Last week, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) launched the Horizon – Digital Economy Publication 2022.

During the launch, BFM moderated a panel discussion exploring the purpose of this publication, how Malaysia’s digital economy compares regionally, the role of the private sector in driving the digital economy, and what Malaysia’s digital future looks like.

BFM had this discussion with Ts. Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of MDEC, Smita Kuriakose, Senior Economist at World Bank Group, and Eric Cheng, Founder and CEO of Malaysia’s first unicorn Carsome.

To download the publication, visit https://mdec.my/publications/horizon

Last week, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) launched the Horizon – Digital Economy Publication 2022.

During the launch, BFM moderated a panel discussion exploring the purpose of this publication, how Malaysia’s digital economy compares regionally, the role of the private sector in driving the digital economy, and what Malaysia’s digital future looks like.

BFM had this discussion with Ts. Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of MDEC, Smita Kuriakose, Senior Economist at World Bank Group, and Eric Cheng, Founder and CEO of Malaysia’s first unicorn Carsome.

To download the publication, visit https://mdec.my/publications/horizon

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Strong branding is intrinsically linked with higher customer acquisition rates, customer loyalty, and increased sales. But how do you gauge just how well your brand is doing?

How do you measure brand strength, track its progress, and potentially pivot when market sentiment shifts through the seasons?

We discuss.

Photo Credits: LinkedIn | Uri Snyder

Strong branding is intrinsically linked with higher customer acquisition rates, customer loyalty, and increased sales. But how do you gauge just how well your brand is doing?

How do you measure brand strength, track its progress, and potentially pivot when market sentiment shifts through the seasons?

We discuss.

Photo Credits: LinkedIn | Uri Snyder

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A recent 2022 GlobalData survey revealed that nearly 40% of Malaysians are either flexitarians or low meat eaters.

To help the food service sector in Malaysia better address and tap into this trend, Unilever Food Solutions brought in The Vegetarian Butcher, allowing them to supply the F&B sector with plant-based solutions and ingredients.

We speak to Dhillon Ng, Head of Country with Unilever Food Solutions to learn more about how they’re supporting the food service industry and tap into this trend.

Now into its 18th year, Brandfest is Malaysia’s highly informative annual brand marketing forum; where experts share updated ideas, insights and information from the brand marketing function.

We hear from two of this year's speakers, Kenneth Soh, Shopee & Dr Wong Chin Chin, Axiata Digital & Analytics (ADA)