Press Releases for 2002

 

2002

06/11/2002 Large family businesses is the answer to our FDI shortfall

Leading accounting and business advisory firm Shamsir Jasani Grant Thornton says that owner-managed businesses form the backbone of Malaysia's economy, and the larger ones are the answer to Malaysia's shortfall in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI).

23/09/2002 (Post-Budget 2003 Commentary) Highlights on tax amendments

The budget presented by the Finance Minister on 20th September, is laudable for its long-term impact on the economy and national development.

13/09/2002 (Pre-Budget 2003 Commentary) 2003 Budget expectations

It is expected that the Budget 2003 will be tabled in Parliament on 20 September 2002, rather early this year.

May 2002 Financing family businesses

Financing has remained a problematic area for owner-managed businesses in Malaysia. This was reflected in a recent survey jointly conducted by the Malaysian Institute of Management and Shamsir Jasani Grant Thornton.

April 2002 Training needs of family businesses

Small and medium-size industries (SMIs) are recognized as an important component of any nation's economy. It is more so in Malaysia, a developing nation.

February 2002 Succession: the crucial factor in family-owned businesses

Shamsir Jasani Grant Thornton and research partner, the Malaysian Institute of Management, today officially release the survey findings from their nationwide survey which was launched on 24 September last year.

23/01/2002 Official release of PRIMA survey findings in Malaysia

Pete and his brothers have taken over the company from their father. The chain of drugstores has grown in strength. Together with his three brothers, he decided that it was time to retire.