In a significant effort to boost Malaysia’s economic footprint in the region, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has just announced the launch of the “SME Export Acceleration Programme 2025”. This new, targeted initiative is designed to equip ambitious local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the tools, knowledge, and financial support needed […]
A Guide to SSM’s Interest Schemes (Skim Kepentingan): An Alternative Fundraising Path
For Malaysian businesses seeking to raise capital for a specific venture, options like bank loans or issuing new shares are well-known. However, there is another regulated pathway that allows companies to pool funds from the public for a common enterprise: the Interest Scheme (Skim Kepentingan). Governed by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) under the […]