Budget 2027: Record RM57b allocation to boost Malaysian MSMEs’ resilience amid global economic uncertainty

The government has allocated RM57 billion to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under Budget 2027 to address global economic uncertainties.

MSMEs received a minimum wage exemption to help manage costs, while the government continues aiming for high-paying jobs for Malaysians.

The E50 Business Matching programme generated RM420 million in potential sales and highlighted the achievements of 50 high-performing MSMEs in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The government has allocated a record RM57 billion in financing facilities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under Budget 2027 to help the sector weather global economic uncertainties.

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the allocation, an increase from the previous RM50 billion, reflected the government’s commitment to strengthening the sector’s resilience by improving access to financing, lowering business costs, and enhancing government service delivery.

He said the government understands the pressures MSMEs face due to global economic fluctuations, including rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions that are beyond the country’s control.

“We know that in a time of multiple crises, the SMEs must be given the breathing space so they can face the various challenges.

“We cannot control energy prices. We cannot control some of the supply chain. At least we can control the ground force here in Malaysia,” he said at the Enterprise 50 (E50) Awards ceremony here last night.

Also present was SME Corp Malaysia chief executive officer Rizal Nainy.

Sim also touched on the latest minimum wage increase, noting that MSMEs have been granted an exemption to help the sector ease its operational cost pressures.

However, he stressed that easing the burden on employers does not mean the government has set aside its goal of providing high-income jobs for Malaysians.

“We all want to see Malaysians secure high-paying jobs, but as the world faces various crises, MSMEs also need to be given space to overcome these challenges,” he said.

Sim said the success of MSMEs is a key determinant of the nation’s economic performance. He expressed optimism that 2027 will be a better year for the sector, supported by various government initiatives and the resilience of local entrepreneurs.

Meanwhile, Rizal said the E50 Business Matching programme organised by SME Corp Malaysia successfully generated RM420 million in potential sales.

He said the two-day programme, held in conjunction with the awards, aimed to expand MSMEs’ access to export markets and open up new business collaboration opportunities.

“This year’s E50 programme took a more meaningful approach. It was expanded with the E50 Export Conference and the E50 Business Matching programme,” he said.

Rizal added that the awards received 160 nominations this year, the highest number since its inception in 1997.

He said the increased participation reflected the growing recognition of E50 as a prestigious platform that highlights the achievements of high-performing MSMEs in Malaysia.

At the event, 50 MSMEs received the E50 Award in recognition of their achievements, performance, and capability in expanding their businesses.

The award recognises the excellence of MSMEs in business growth, competitiveness, innovation, and governance. — Bernama

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为应对全球经济的不确定性，政府已在 2027 年财政预算案中拨款 570 亿令吉，用于支持微型、小型和中型企业 (MSME)。

为帮助中小微企业控制成本，政府给予其最低工资豁免，同时继续致力于为马来西亚人创造高薪就业机会。

E50 商业配对计划创造了 4.2 亿令吉的潜在销售额，并突显了马来西亚 50 家业绩优异的中小微企业的成就。

吉隆坡，10 月 17 日讯——政府在 2027 年财政预算案中拨款创纪录的 570 亿令吉，用于资助微型、小型和中型企业 (MSME)，以帮助该行业应对全球经济的不确定性。

企业发展及合作社部长沈志强表示，此次拨款较之前的500亿令吉有所增加，体现了政府致力于通过改善融资渠道、降低企业成本和提升政府服务水平来增强该行业的韧性。

他表示，政府理解中小微企业因全球经济波动而面临的压力，包括能源成本上涨和供应链中断等国家无法控制的问题。

“我们知道，在多重危机时期，必须给中小企业留出喘息空间，以便它们能够应对各种挑战。

“我们无法控制能源价格，也无法控制部分供应链。但至少我们可以控制马来西亚的地面部队，”他昨晚在马来西亚举行的企业50强（E50）颁奖典礼上说道。

马来西亚中小企业机构首席执行官里扎尔·奈尼也出席了会议。

Sim 还谈到了最新的最低工资上涨，并指出中小微企业已获得豁免，以帮助该行业缓解运营成本压力。

但他强调，减轻雇主的负担并不意味着政府放弃了为马来西亚人提供高收入工作的目标。

“我们都希望看到马来西亚人获得高薪工作，但随着世界面临各种危机，中小微企业也需要获得空间来克服这些挑战，”他说。

沈先生表示，中小微企业的成功是国家经济表现的关键决定因素。他乐观地​​认为，在政府各项举措的支持和本地企业家的韧性推动下，2027年将是该行业发展更加蓬勃的一年。

与此同时，里扎尔表示，由马来西亚中小企业机构组织的 E50 商业配对计划成功创造了 4.2 亿令吉的潜在销售额。

他表示，为期两天的活动与颁奖典礼同期举行，旨在扩大中小微企业进入出口市场的渠道，并开辟新的商业合作机会。

他说：“今年的E50计划采取了更有意义的方式，增加了E50出口大会和E50商业配对计划。”

黎刹补充说，今年的奖项共收到 160 项提名，是自 1997 年设立以来提名数量最多的一次。

他表示，参与度的提高反映出 E50 作为一项享有盛誉的平台，越来越受到认可，该平台突显了马来西亚表现优异的中小微企业所取得的成就。

在本次活动中，50家中小微企业荣获E50奖，以表彰它们在拓展业务方面取得的成就、业绩和能力。

该奖项旨在表彰中小微企业在业务增长、竞争力、创新和治理方面的卓越表现。——马新社

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