Beyond the Cost of Childcare Leave: The Workplace Gap SMEs Need to Plan For

by Muhammad Shaifulbahri Muhamad Ma'ruf | Sep 11, 2026 | Business Stories

The enhanced childcare leave announced at National Day Rally 2026 has been welcomed as a positive step for working parents. For businesses, particularly SMEs operating with lean teams, it also raises an important practical question: how do we support employees while...

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by Muhammad Shaifulbahri Muhamad Ma'ruf | Sep 8, 2026 | Uncategorized

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Does Passing Through Singapore Make Your Goods “Singapore-Origin”?

by Muhammad Shaifulbahri Muhamad Ma'ruf | Aug 27, 2026 | Business Stories

If your business imports, exports or moves goods through Singapore, the latest developments on country-of-origin declarations matter to you. Singapore is expected to tighten trade checks following concerns over transhipment and the misrepresentation of where goods...

SMCCI’s 67th AGM Marks a New Chapter of Growth, Governance, and Member Connectivity

by Muhammad Shaifulbahri Muhamad Ma'ruf | Jun 26, 2026 | Insider

Photo: Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce & Industry On 4 June 2026, SMCCI convened its 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Suntec City Convention Centre, bringing together close to 70 members for an afternoon of reflection, updates, and forward-looking...

Singapore’s SMEs Need More Than Faster Marketing

by Muhammad Shaifulbahri Muhamad Ma'ruf | Jun 9, 2026 | Insider

Article by Kartina Rosli (SMCCI Board Member) Business owners today are operating in an environment where almost everything feels accelerated. Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses market themselves. Consumer behaviour shifts quickly. Costs continue...