To: CEOs/ Directors/ Managing Directors/ Human Resource Managers/Executives
RM5 BILLION GOVERNMENT SUPPORT MEASURES FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY WEST ASIA CONFLICT
The Government has announced RM5billionfinancial facility under the BNM SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF)to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict.
The targeted measure is aimed at helping SMEs manage cost pressure, supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainties arising from the current geopolitical situation. The facility provides timely working capital financing to support business continuity and strengthen liquidity during this challenging period.
FMM has consistently highlighted to the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economy the urgent need for working capital support to enable SMEs to sustain operations, during this critical period. The introduction of this facility is therefore timely and reflects a targeted intervention to strengthen SME resilience amid ongoing economic uncertainties.
Key features of BNMSME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) :-
- Total Fund Size: RM5 Billion
- Objective: To provide timelyworking capital support to sustain business operations
- Eligibility: Open to all SMEsand microenterprises.
- Financing Amount: Up to RM750,000per company
- Interest Rate: Maximum 3.75% perannum (inclusive of guarantee fee)
- Financing Guarantee: up to 80% from Credit Guarantee Corp Malaysia (CGC)or Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaaan Perniagaan (SJPP)
- Tenure: Up to 5 years
- Application Method: Directly through participating financial institutions, commercial banks, Islamic banks and other financial institution regulated by Bank Negara.
- Application Period: From May 15, 2026until December 31, 2026, or upon full utilisation
Members are encouraged to leverage this facility and engage with the respective financial institutions to secure the necessary working capital support. Timely access to financing will be critical in ensuring business continuity amid the current challenging operating environment.
Click here to download Circular GI/09/2026
For enquiry, please contact Puan Liana Abd Rahman, FMM Secretariat at Tel: 03-6286 7353 /email at [email protected]