Petaling Jaya, April 20, 2026 — The Malaysian government has unveiled a series of new measures to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), including a RM5 billion allocation for financing guarantees aimed at easing cost pressures and sustaining business operations.

In a statement, the Finance Ministry said the initiative follows engagement sessions led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with MSME representatives earlier today.

The discussions focused on the challenges faced by businesses amid the ongoing global energy crisis.

“The conflict has disrupted energy supplies, increased logistical and insurance costs, and continues to put pressure on input prices borne by traders, manufacturers, farmers and other industry players,” the ministry said.

To address these concerns, the government will channel RM5 billion through Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP), with priority given to key sectors such as construction, agriculture and agro-food, logistics and transport, and tourism.

Under the enhanced scheme, financing guarantees will cover up to 80% of loan amounts, with repayment periods extended to as long as 10 years.

SJPP will also collaborate with financial institutions to facilitate loan restructuring and rescheduling, alongside providing targeted repayment assistance.

The ministry noted that between 2023 and 2025, more than 50,000 MSMEs benefited from RM50 billion in financing guarantees.

In addition, the government has extended the grace period for e-invoicing implementation for businesses with annual turnovers between RM1 million and RM5 million by one year, pushing the deadline to Dec 31, 2027.

Authorities are also considering temporary import duty and sales tax exemptions until the end of this year for Malaysian goods that were unable to complete export processes due to disruptions caused by the conflict.

The measures are part of broader efforts to reduce financial strain on MSMEs and ensure continued resilience in a challenging global economic environment.