Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced an additional RM2.5 billion allocation to its SME fund, raising the total to RM34.9 billion. The move, highlighted by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in his 2026 New Year’s Message, focuses on supporting first‑time borrowers and small enterprises facing financing constraints.
BNM Increases SME Funds
Since inception, BNM has channelled RM32.4 billion in concessional financing through participating institutions. Moving forward, the central bank will shift towards guarantee‑based support, targeting RM10 billion in guaranteed financing.
This scheme, implemented with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) and financial institutions, aims to widen access for new entrepreneurs and strengthen SME resilience.
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