This study aims to determine the influence of investment and labor on economic growth in Makassar City. The method used is a quantitative approach with multiple linear analysis, using secondary data from 2014-2023. The results of this study show that investment has a positive and significant effect on economic growth, the greater the investment in a country, the higher the level of economic growth that can be achieved, and the labor force has a negative and insignificant effect, this is because the quality of labor is very low in economic growth.

This study aims to analyze how the stock market investment strategy using fundamental analysis affects stock prices. Fundamental analysis is an approach used to assess the intrinsic value of a stock based on the company's fundamental factors, including financial statements. This study utilizes historical stock data from 170 Shariah-compliant publicly listedcompanies on Bursa Malaysia and applies various financial ratios and stock valuation methods, such as net profit margin (NPM), price earnings ratio (PER), current ratio (CR), dividend payout ratio (DPR), earnings per share (EPS) and firm size (FS). The sample consists of 170 Shariah-compliant firms from all sectors except for the financial sector of Bursa Malaysia and 20 years maintained listed as status of Shariah-compliant Firms. This research employs panel data estimation techniques for regression analysis with robust panel data estimation technique for statistical inferences. The results indicate that PER, CR, EPS and FS have a positive effect on the stock price. This result confirms that higher in price earnings ratio, liquidity, earnings per share and firm size can increase stock price. The results also found that that NPM and DPR are negatively significant effect to the stock price of Shariah-compliant companies in Malaysia. This research contributes to the understanding of how fundamental analysis methods can be effectively applied in stock market strategies to influence stock prices. It aims to broaden investors' horizons by helping them identify the best strategies using fundamental analysis to generate profits from stock market investments and contribute to economic growth by strengthening economic conditions. This research is among the few studies examining the impact of stock investment decisions using a fundamental analysis approach on the stock prices of Shariah-compliant listed companies in Malaysia.

The advancement of the technology industry is forcing MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) particularly in the FnB (Food and Beverages) MSME sector to become more familiar with digital financial transaction activities. The need for a payment mechanism that is fast and safe has given rise to new ideas for digital financial transaction services in the form of payment via e-wallet or scan-barcode (QR Code). QR code inside this study refers to the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) which has been implemented by Bank Indonesia since January 1, 2020 as a means of payment tool for digital transactions nationally and an official QR Code set by the Central Bank of Malaysia. The largest digital payment application that is widely used by Micro, Small and Medium businesses in Indonesia, namely GoPay, Ovo, GPN, Dana, and Shopeepay, while in Malaysia, namely Grabpay, Alipay and Wechatpay. Along with increasing access to technology in digital payments, a new service was developed in the form of a digital wallet as a successor electronic money. This study aims to examine the effect of digital payment instruments on the total daily income transactions of MSMEs, as well as their role in supporting efficient operations and credit scoring. The research method employs a qualitative approach for MSMEs in Indonesia and Malaysia. Additionally, a quantitative approach will be employed, surveying respondents using questionnaires with a Likert scale specifically designed for QR code users. This hypothesis analysis will prove that the transaction growth variable digital payments together have a positive and significant effect on value MSME income contribution. Therefore, this research will find that interest high MSMEs by providing QR Code digital payment options have an impact on increasing efficiency in managing business and making customers feel satisfied.