![MATRADE ready to help flood-affected companies MATRADE ready to help flood-affected companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639990139_growingmalaysian.jpg)
MATRADE ready to help flood-affected companies
MATRADE is ready to extend its assistance to mid-tier companies (MTCs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the recent floods.
Mon Dec 20 2021
![MSMEs need continuous support to drive ecenomy - MEDAC MSMEs need continuous support to drive ecenomy - MEDAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41617622596_masermieyati.jpg)
MSMEs need continuous support to drive ecenomy - MEDAC
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have the potential to intensify profits and drive the economy with steady and continuous support.
Tue Jun 29 2021
![Penang govt launches digital campaign to assist SMEs amidst pandemic Penang govt launches digital campaign to assist SMEs amidst pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41616402901_TonyYeohChoonHock.jpg)
Penang govt launches digital campaign to assist SMEs amidst pandemic
The Penang government has launched the 'Penang SME Go Digital' campaign to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the state.
Mon Mar 22 2021
![Govt ready to assist SMEs in resuming business activities Govt ready to assist SMEs in resuming business activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81596970984_MohamedAzminAli.jpg)
Govt ready to assist SMEs in resuming business activities
The government is ready to assist small and medium-sized enterprises, including micro-entrepreneurs in restarting their business activities.
Sun Aug 09 2020
![Borrowers contacted for loan rescheduling, restructuring - Finance Minister Borrowers contacted for loan rescheduling, restructuring - Finance Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41595832586_TENGKUZAFRUL.jpg)
Borrowers contacted for loan rescheduling, restructuring - Finance Minister
To-date, more than 7.7 million individual borrowers and more than 243,000 businesses or 95 per cent of SME borrowers have benefited from the moratorium.
Mon Jul 27 2020
![MDEC helping SMEs to take digital leap in the new norm - Director MDEC helping SMEs to take digital leap in the new norm - Director](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71500557118_MDEC.jpg)
MDEC helping SMEs to take digital leap in the new norm - Director
The agency has been promoting digitalisation among small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) since the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO).
Mon Jul 13 2020
![Moratorium: Don't wait until last minute, plan your finances now - AKPK Moratorium: Don't wait until last minute, plan your finances now - AKPK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51593734164_AKPK.jpg)
Moratorium: Don't wait until last minute, plan your finances now - AKPK
The remaining moratorium or loan repayment period to help individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises facing financial constraints following the outbreak of the COVID-19.
Sun Jul 12 2020
![MoF targets 700,000 SMEs to benefit from Prihatin special grant - Tengku Zafrul MoF targets 700,000 SMEs to benefit from Prihatin special grant - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61587458639_TBZafrulAziz.jpg)
MoF targets 700,000 SMEs to benefit from Prihatin special grant - Tengku Zafrul
The Ministry of Finance targets about 700,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to benefit from the RM2.1 billion Prihatin Special Grant (PSG).
Fri May 01 2020
![COVID-19: EPF launches e-CAP to support affected SMES COVID-19: EPF launches e-CAP to support affected SMES](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71587634445_TunkuAlizakriAlias.jpg)
COVID-19: EPF launches e-CAP to support affected SMES
EPF has launched the Employer COVID-19 Assistance Programme (e-CAP) to support small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the global pandemic.
Thu Apr 23 2020
!['Without a loan Lee Beauty Saloon, Hj Salleh Mi Kolok, Surjit Kaur Company can only last a month' 'Without a loan Lee Beauty Saloon, Hj Salleh Mi Kolok, Surjit Kaur Company can only last a month'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81586171927_DatukAbdulAziz.jpg)
'Without a loan Lee Beauty Saloon, Hj Salleh Mi Kolok, Surjit Kaur Company can only last a month'
SMEs can survive only a month without bank loans to obtain cash assistance following the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Mon Apr 06 2020
![PRIHATIN Package: Madam Lee, Haji Salleh and Surjit Kaur can now smile PRIHATIN Package: Madam Lee, Haji Salleh and Surjit Kaur can now smile](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/71585118652_TanSriMuhyiddin.jpg)
PRIHATIN Package: Madam Lee, Haji Salleh and Surjit Kaur can now smile
After Mak Cik Kiah, today is the turn of Madam Lee, Haji Salleh and Surjit Kaur to 'smile a bit', thanks to the unveiling of an additional stimulus package of RM10 billion for small and medium-sized e
Mon Apr 06 2020
![PRIHATIN supplementary package ensures SMEs fully benefit from stimulus - PM PRIHATIN supplementary package ensures SMEs fully benefit from stimulus - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51586172889_TanSriMuhyiddinYa.jpg)
PRIHATIN supplementary package ensures SMEs fully benefit from stimulus - PM
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the government had taken several initiatives towards this aim.
Mon Apr 06 2020
![Better aid packages in store for SMEs - Wan Junaidi Better aid packages in store for SMEs - Wan Junaidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41496588621_DrWanJunaidi.jpg)
Better aid packages in store for SMEs - Wan Junaidi
The government will improve existing aid packages given to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to help them further mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Apr 02 2020
![COVID-19: RM4.5 billion fund to help small, medium enterprises and micro entrepreneurs COVID-19: RM4.5 billion fund to help small, medium enterprises and micro entrepreneurs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/51585305758_TBIks.jpg)
COVID-19: RM4.5 billion fund to help small, medium enterprises and micro entrepreneurs
Prime Minister said the allocation would be channelled through five key initiatives.
Fri Mar 27 2020
![Accountant Nik Hasyudeen: Stand up to account for the sake of good corporate governance Accountant Nik Hasyudeen: Stand up to account for the sake of good corporate governance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/41577725583_awani-review.jpg)
Accountant Nik Hasyudeen: Stand up to account for the sake of good corporate governance
The Malaysian corporate sector has been found less than accountable and taken a beating in the practice of good corporate governance in recent years.
Fri Jan 26 2018