Bank Indonesia sees MSMEs Supported Despite Higher Bi-rate

JAKARTA, May 25 (Bernama) -- Bank Indonesia (BI) said its liquidity support measures and government incentives for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) would help cushion the impact of higher borrowing costs following the recent increase in the benchmark BI-Rate.

BSN Offers Up To RM100,000 Working Capital Financing Under MSME SRF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) is stepping up support for micro entrepreneurs facing ongoing global economic uncertainties by offering working capital financing facilities of up to RM100,000 under the micro, small and medium enterprise stabilisation relief facility (MSME SRF).

SC, Bursa Malaysia Propose LEAP Market 2.0 To Boost MSME Fundraising

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission (SC) and Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Malaysia) today proposed enhancements to the LEAP Market.

GX Bank, CGC Digital To Offer Credit Access Up To RM150,0000 To MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Digital bank GX Bank Bhd and CGC Digital have formed a strategic collaboration to offer micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) digital guarantees for credit access of up to RM150,000. 

MUDRA Initiative Expected To Benefit 10,000 Indian Entrepreneurs This Year -- MAICCI President

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Indian Entrepreneur Capital and Economic Stimulus Package (MUDRA), with a total financing allocation of RM220 million, is expected to benefit about 10,000 Indian entrepreneurs by the end of this year.

MEF Reaffirms Commitment To Workplace Mental Health Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national efforts to strengthen workplace mental health protection and psychosocial risk management.

MADANI Microfinancing Initiatives Strengthen Economic Resilience During Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government’s microfinancing initiatives strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience during periods of geopolitical uncertainty by preserving liquidity and supporting domestic economic activity, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

MADANI Govt To Offer Over RM5 Bln In Microfinancing Facilities In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government will provide more than RM5 billion in microfinancing facilities in 2026, expected to benefit over 400,000 micro-entrepreneurs nationwide through loans of up to RM100,000. 

Penang Continues To Drive National Economy, Records Investments Totalling RM63.96 Bln In 2025

GEORGE TOWN, May 8 (Bernama) -- Penang continued to serve as a driver of the nation’s industry and sustained its growth momentum by recording RM63.96 billion in approved investments last year, according to Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib.

Targeted Assistance Available For Businesses Hit By Rising Costs - BNM

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Help is readily available for businesses affected by the conflict in West Asia, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Insurance, Takaful Coverage Can Help MSMEs Retain Workers -- MECD

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) --  Insurance and takaful coverage for employees are among the measures that can help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) retain their workforce, according to the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (MECD).

ASEAN Eyes Long-Term Energy Security Solutions, DEFA Signing

From Niam Seet Wei

CEBU (Philippines), May 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is looking at medium- and long-term solutions to strengthen the region’s energy security and resilience amid global uncertainties, said the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Allan Gepty.