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SME Relief Push: Malaysia’s Bank Muamalat is helping eligible SMEs tap Bank Negara Malaysia’s RM5b SME Stabilisation Relief Facility, offering up to RM750,000 financing with a profit rate capped at 3.75% and up to 80% guarantee coverage—aimed at firms hit by West Asia shocks and supply-chain disruption. Fuel Subsidy Backlash: In Malaysia, MP Yeo Bee Yin says it’s the “wrong time” to remove RON95 subsidies for higher-income groups, warning higher transport costs will ripple through small businesses and trigger broader inflation. Travel Fraud Warning: Travel agents are being urged to tighten identity checks as AI makes impersonation easier, with fraudsters “grooming” agents via social media before last-minute bookings. Main Street Ownership Shift: A new US report flags a looming succession wave as many owners are 45+ and retirement planning accelerates, while SBA lending and deal interest rise. Local Tourism Funding: Virginia Gov. Spanberger announced $2.2m in matching grants for 143 tourism programs, targeting more overnight stays and small-business jobs. Tech for Logistics: SICK expanded its logistics digital toolkit with Coriva real-time localization to track assets and improve visibility and security.

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