AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSME Finance & Markets: Malaysia’s securities regulator says the country is stronger than a decade ago, pointing to subsidy cuts and a push to grow capital markets under its 2026-2030 masterplan, including cross-border listing plans with Hong Kong. Halal & MSMEs: Malaysia will use MIHAS 2026 to promote an ASEAN Halal Council and expand halal certification support for micro, small and medium enterprises via a pilot in Kampung Bharu. SME Tech & Jobs: Malaysia’s data center push should create measurable spillovers for local SMEs, with opportunities flagged in facilities management, systems integration, and cloud supply chains. Advanced Manufacturing: UK startup Isembard opened a large Southwark factory to build drone, rocket, and defense components, aiming to scale hiring as defense and AI investment rises. AI Hiring Tools: Workable rolled out four AI recruiting agents to general availability with a new credit-based pricing model. Local Business Community: Newark PorchFest returns Sept. 19, spotlighting local creators and small businesses across the Forest Hill neighborhood. Business Risk Watch: A wave of new securities class actions targets multiple public companies, with several lead-plaintiff deadlines in September.
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