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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to accelerating loan approvals for Malaysia's micro, small and medium enterprises, with some government-backed schemes now disbursing funds within five working days.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed that Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan approved RM4.9 billion in financing for over 6,000 micro, small and medium enterprises during the first half of 2026.
The Dewan Rakyat will examine pressing concerns over MSME access to financing and Malaysia's slip in global media freedom rankings as lawmakers pursue answers from the government on economic and institutional priorities.
Malaysia's SAMENTA has urged MSME financing agencies to publish regular transparency reports and establish whistleblower mechanisms to counter cronyism, political interference, and abuse in loan distribution.
The HPM 2026 Carnival in Melaka concluded successfully with RM8.45 million in combined business matching and financing potential. The event attracted 70,000 visitors and recorded RM532,802.77 in direct product sales.
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TEKUN Nasional is piloting a 24-hour approval process for financing below RM20,000, aiming to launch within two to three months. The initiative supports MSMEs needing quick access to working capital.
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives has allocated nearly RM100 million to finance more than 4,300 entrepreneurs in Melaka, reinforcing the state's MSME ecosystem as part of a broader national expansion strategy.