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10 Compelling Reasons Why Your Company Needs a Website

In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for the success of any business. One of the most fundamental elements of this online presence is a well-designed and functional website. Whether you operate a small local business or a multinational corporation, a website can significantly impact your company’s growth and success. In this article, we’ll explore 10 important reasons why having a website is essential for your business.

  1. Global Reach and Accessibility: A website allows your business to reach a global audience 24/7. Unlike a physical storefront with limited operating hours, your website is always open, providing potential customers from around the world access to your products or services at any time.
  2. Credibility and Professionalism: In today’s digital era, consumers often turn to the internet to research products and services before making a purchasing decision. A professional-looking website enhances your business’s credibility and gives the impression that you are a legitimate and trustworthy company.
  3. Increased Visibility: A website acts as a virtual storefront, making it easier for potential customers to find and learn about your business. With effective SEO strategies, your website can rank higher in search engine results, increasing visibility and attracting more organic traffic.
  4. Marketing and Branding: Having a website provides a platform for effective digital marketing. You can showcase your products or services, share customer testimonials, and promote special offers. This online presence contributes to building and reinforcing your brand identity.
  5. Customer Convenience: Customers appreciate the convenience of browsing products or services from the comfort of their homes. A well-organized website makes it easy for customers to find information, make purchases, and contact your business, enhancing their overall experience.
  6. Competitive Edge: In a competitive market, a website sets you apart from businesses without an online presence. It allows you to keep up with or even surpass competitors by reaching a wider audience and adapting to changing consumer behaviors.
  7. Cost-Effective Marketing: Compared to traditional advertising methods, a website is a cost-effective marketing tool. It provides a platform for online marketing strategies such as content marketing, social media promotion, and email campaigns, helping you reach a larger audience without a substantial increase in costs.
  8. Customer Engagement: Interactive features on your website, such as blogs, forums, or contact forms, facilitate direct communication with your customers. This engagement not only helps build relationships but also provides valuable insights into customer preferences and feedback.
  9. Data Collection and Analytics: A website allows you to collect and analyze data on customer behavior, preferences, and demographics. This valuable information can be used to refine your marketing strategies, improve your products or services, and make informed business decisions.
  10. Adaptability to Market Trends: An online presence enables your business to adapt to changing market trends and consumer behaviors. Whether it’s implementing e-commerce functionality, incorporating new technologies, or adjusting your marketing approach, a website provides the flexibility needed to stay relevant in a dynamic business environment.

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Malaysia’s Trade Results Records

Malaysia’s total trade recorded a decline, shrinking by 2.4 per cent or RM5.8 billion in November 2023 to post a value of RM231.8 billion as compared to RM237.6 billion in the same month of 2022.

The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) released its Monthly External Trade Statistics For November 2023 today (Dec 19) which showed that the value of exports and trade surplus also experienced a drop, flatten by 5.9 per cent and 43.1 per cent respectively, year-on-year (y-o-y).

Meanwhile, imports increased by 1.7 per cent or RM1.8 billion to RM109.7 billion.

In comparison to October 2023, exports, imports, total trade and trade surplus recorded negative growth of 3.2 per cent, 3.1 per cent, 3.1 per cent and 3.8 per cent, respectively.

The performance of exports, imports and total trade also recorded a fall for the period of January to November 2023 as compared to the same period of the preceding year.

Exports shrank 7.8 per cent to RM1.3 trillion while imports decreased to RM1.1 trillion (-7.1%). Concurrently, total trade decreased by 7.5 per cent to RM2.4 trillion, while trade surplus was valued at RM202.5 billion, edged down by 11.3 per cent.

Performance of Exports

Malaysia’s exports posted a reduction of 5.9 per cent as compared to the same month of 2022, corresponded with the decline in domestic exports. Domestic exports accounted for 78.5 per cent of total exports, declined by 7.4 per cent y-o-y from RM103.5 billion to RM95.9 billion.

Meanwhile, re-exports valued at RM26.2 billion, constituted 21.5 per cent of total exports, increased by 0.1 per cent from RM26.2 billion in the previous year.

On a monthly basis (m-o-m), exports decreased by 3.2 per cent or RM4.0 billion. With regards to analysis of the seasonally adjusted terms m-o-m, exports weighed up at 2.0 per cent to RM124.1 billion.

Performance of Imports

Malaysia’s imports showed a rise from RM107.9 billion in November 2022 to RM109.7 billion, increased 1.7 per cent or RM1.8 billion. On a m-o-m basis, imports shrank by 3.1 per cent or RM3.5 billion as compared to RM113.2 billion in October 2023.

On a y-o-y basis, capital goods and consumption goods increased by 53.3 per cent and 2.2 per cent, respectively. In the meanwhile, imports for intermediate goods experienced a decline of 5.2 per cent.

Source : https://www.businesstoday.com.my

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PM’s Japan Visit Garners RM6.65 Billion In Potential Investment

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s working visit to Japan in conjunction with the ASEAN-Japan commemorative summit successfully attracted potential investment worth RM6.56 billion.

Anwar said his meeting with various parties in Japan including his counterpart Fumio Kishida clearly showed that Malaysia-Japan relations are now witnessing a new shift in terms of cooperation in investment, trade, education and technology. “The visit to Japan was successful and proud, successfully attracting potential investment worth RM6.56 billion,” he said at a press conference concluding his visit to Japan, here, today.

According to him, it is in addition to the potential investment worth RM23 billion during the previous visit of the Malaysian delegation to Japan in June. The cumulative investment potential from visits to Japan this year amounts to RM29.56 billion. The three Japanese corporate companies Rohm Wako, NEC Co Ltd and Mitsui & Co who already have investments in Malaysia also showed their willingness to increase their investments. The Prime Minister said the investment potential is possible in the form of new investments or expanding existing investments.

Regarding the sectors involved in the potential investment worth RM6.56 billion, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz in the same press conference said it involved the renewable energy, electricity and electronics, chemical and digital economy sectors.

Source : https://www.businesstoday.com.my

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Mitsui, NEC Keen To Increase Investment In Malaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is on a working visit to Japan on the back of the Japan-Asean Summit 2023, had also met with Japanese business community there discussing on the potential of investing in Malaysia.

In a social media post today (17 Dec) Trade and Investment Minister Tengku Zafrul said the Prime Minister held a face-to-face session with NEC and Mitsui among the largest conglomerate in Japan discussing on their investment in Malaysia. These two giants have long established their presence in the country having invested more than RM4.5 billion into the economy.

According to the minister, both companies voiced their confidence to increase investment in Malaysia which Tengku said was due to political stability and investor-friendly policies. The follow up will be passed on over to MITI and MIDA who have made a conducive ecosystem to facilitate investment not only for foreign investors but also for local investors.

Source : https://www.businesstoday.com.my