KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 --  Local businesses are already feeling the adverse effects of the global energy crisis caused by the Iran war

After surviving the Covid-19 pandemic six years ago, these small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are now forced to adapt to the "new normal" of rising fuel prices and supply chain disruptions.

While the government's newly announced RM10 billion financial cushion and extended e-invoicing transition offer some long-term hope, several local SMEs are in a race for survival, struggling to cope with rising operational and supply costs.

Durian dilemma

Durian online store Dking has been around for 17 years, specialising in exporting and supplying various durian products - from the king of fruit itself ...