RM3.3b allocated to help SMEs tide over Covid19 - Tengku Zafrul

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SMEs can apply online through the business financing reference platform website, says the finance minister.

A total of RM3.3 billion has been allocated by Bank Negara Malaysia under the Economic Stimulus Package 2020 to help small and medium enterprises sustain their business operations and employment, as well as boost domestic investment.

He said SMEs could apply online through the business financing reference platform at the website imsme.com.my. Eligible SMEs can get up to RM1 million in funding with a term of up to 5.5 years, including a six-month repayment period. The financing rate does not exceed 3.75 percent per annum.For AgroFood, an allocation of RM1 billion is provided to increase national food production for local consumption and the export market.

For Automation and Digital Facilities, an allocation of RM300 million is provided to encourage SMEs to automate their processes and digitise their operations to increase productivity and efficiency.

 

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What a good start! Hopefully more good news to come 👍👍

What about TASKAs or TADIKAs who are also affected? How are they going to pay their staffs, rentals, utilities, etc? These are very crucial biz. Without them, how are people going to work to support the economy? Many husbands & wives are now working to make ends meet.

Good. Yg ultra small business mcm mana?

Good thinking sir

Everything is about eligibility. How about businesses which are not eligible? In fact, most businesses fall under the category of not eligible. Where should they go to get their money?

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