Government Funding
Explore grants, soft loans, and special financing schemes designed to support Malaysian SMEs
Supporting SME Growth in Malaysia
To support the development of SMEs, the Malaysian Government provides a wide range of programmes through various ministries and agencies. These initiatives are broadly categorized into:
- Financial Assistance
- Business Support Services
These programmes are designed to help businesses grow, expand, and remain competitive in today’s market.

Soft Loans
Low-interest financing for business growth

Grants
Non-repayable funding support

Equity Financing
Investment-based funding options

Venture Capital
Funding for high-growth businesses

Tax Incentives
Relief and incentives for SMEs

Guarantee Schemes
Government-backed financing support
Funds and schemes under Financial Assistance category:
- Initiative Financing Scheme
- Rural Economy Financing Scheme
- Bumiputera Entrepreneur Project Fund
- Fund For Food
- Fund For Small And Medium Industries 2
- New Entrepreneurs Fund 2
- Rehabilitation Fund For Small Businesses
- High Technology Fund
- New Shipping Fund
- Tourism Infrastructure Fund
- Agriculture Entrepreneurs Scheme for Graduates
- Financing Scheme For Agricultural Mechanisation And Automation
- Financing Scheme For Bumiputera Trade & Industry Community
- Micro Credit Schemes for Entrepreneurs
- Special Fund For Tourism
- Rural Economy Financing Scheme
- Brand Promotion Grant (BPG)
- Market Development Grant (MDG)
- Commercialisation Of R&D Fund (Phase 1 to Phase 4) – Market Survey and Research
- Technology Acquisition Fund
- Grant for Enhancing Marketing Skills of SMEs
- Grant for RossettaNet
- Matching Grant for Business Start-ups
- Matching Grant for Certification and Quality Management System