SME Corp Malaysia Opens 2026 MSME Programme Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can now apply for the 2026 programmes under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) implemented by SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp).

SME Corp said in a statement today that RM117 million has been allocated to implement eight programmes. These initiatives focus on high growth and inclusivity to help MSMEs scale up their operations.

Its chief executive officer Rizal Nainy said the 13MP (2026-2030) sets a scale-up agenda to transition MSMEs from the micro category to small and, eventually, medium-sized enterprises. This effort aims to boost economic growth and create a more resilient and competitive MSME ecosystem.

"The government’s target is to increase the number of medium-sized firms from 1.6 per cent to five per cent by 2030, which is expected to propel the MSME contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to RM1 trillion," he said.

Rizal was quoted as saying this during a dialogue session with MSMEs and representatives from various associations and chambers of commerce held in conjunction with the MSME Hub Open Day here recently.

The MSME Hub Open Day is an initiative to strengthen SME Corp’s role as the primary reference centre for business information and advisory services. Since its inception in January 2024, the hub has benefited over 100 MSMEs monthly through collaborations with ministries, government agencies, and the private sector.

Interested MSMEs can obtain further information at www.smecorp.gov.my, via SME Corp Malaysia’s official social media channels, or by visiting the MSME Hub at its headquarters and 12 state offices nationwide.

-- BERNAMA