General : Digital Ministry Seeks Incentives To Help Small Businesses Adopt Technology
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Digital Ministry has submitted several proposals to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) for Budget 2027, including incentives to encourage small businesses to adopt technology.
The Digital Ministry in Malaysia is seeking Budget 2027 incentives aimed at reducing the cost of digital tools for small traders, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. The proposals were discussed during a meeting with Finance Ministry officials, as part of the government's ongoing Budget engagement process. Gobind emphasized the importance of ensuring that technology beneficial to small traders is not only available but also widely adopted, in order to maximize its positive impact.
The government is considering providing incentives to lower the cost of these tools and associated expenses, with the ultimate goal of increasing technology adoption and delivering tangible benefits to businesses and others who need it. Budget 2027 is scheduled to be presented in Parliament on October 9.
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