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Malaysian SMEs Still Lagging Behind In Digitalisation Journey – Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Most Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are still trailing behind larger enterprises in their digitalisation journey, said Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo.

US Tariff: Govt To Boost SJPP Guarantee Schemes By RM1 Bln To Assist SME Exporters

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government has agreed to raise government guarantees under the Business Financing Guarantee Scheme (SJPP) by RM1 billion to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are affected following the United States (US) tariff announcement to secure loans from commercial banks.

Ewon Wants Sabah Entrepreneurs To Benefit From MSME Hub

PENAMPANG, May 3 (Bernama) -- Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Datuk Ewon Benedick wants Sabah entrepreneurs to take full advantage of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Hub here to access the latest information on entrepreneurship so that they are always aware of opportunities to further expand their business potential.

ECERDC Facilitates RM1 Bln In Committed Investments In Terengganu As Of 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has facilitated RM1 billion in committed investments in Terengganu as of the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025). 

BNM: Export-oriented ASEAN SMEs Stand To Lose US$237.5 Bln In Revenue Without Sustainable Practices

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for 99 per cent of the ASEAN business ecosystem, stand to lose US$237.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.49) in potential revenue if they fail to transition to greener and sustainable practices.

Alliance Bank Nears RM15 Bln Goal In New Sustainable Loans, Boosting SMEs In ESG

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd is now close to achieving RM15 billion in new sustainable banking business for green projects to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) ahead of the targeted 2027 financial year.

OCBC Bank Offers Loan Relief To Customers Affected By Putra Heights Fire

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd, along with its Islamic banking arm OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd, is urging customers impacted by the recent fire at Putra Heights to contact the bank for possible relief or restructuring of their loans and financing schemes.

Agrobank Disburses Record Financing Of RM10.44 Bln In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Agrobank recorded its highest financing disbursement of RM10.44 billion and achieved outstanding performance across all sectors in 2024.

Iltizam Bill To Curb Corrupt Practices, Boost SME Growth -- Samenta

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) Malaysia said the Government Service Efficiency Commitment Bill 2025 (Iltizam) would significantly curb corrupt practices in the public sector and provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the much-needed boost for productivity, growth, and expansion.

Alliance Bank Report: 79 Pct Of MSMEs Expect Revenue Growth In 2025, Despite Cost Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Alliance Bank MSME Business Outlook Report 2025 revealed that 79 per cent of Malaysian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) anticipate revenue growth in 2025, driven by strong domestic demand and accelerated digital adoption.

Development Financial Institutions' Higher Approval Boosts Over 14,000 Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- More than 14,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), microenterprises, start-ups, and the low-income group grew in line with higher approval rates under development financial institutions (DFI) financing in 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today. 

Maybank, TikTok Shop Ink MoU To Drive Digitalisation Of ASEAN SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and TikTok Shop Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the ASEAN SME Upskilling and Digitalisation Programme.