KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23: The government aims to engage with start-up companies, universities and research organisations to promote the Intellectual Property Guarantee Scheme (IPGS).
BUDGET 2018 maintained a strong emphasis on SMEs as industry observers note a bigger allocation for the sector compared with 2017. However, many also note that a cut in corporate tax was sorely lacking.
Strengthening SMEs
- Skim Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan for working capital and services sector (RM7bil)
- Government Guarantee loans under SJPP to enable SMEs to automate production (RM1bil)
- Syariah-compliant SME Financing Scheme with subsidy rate of 2% (RM1bil)
- Development of halal industries and products under various agencies (RM82mil)
- SME loans through Koperasi Jayadiri Malaysia Bhd (Kojadi) (RM50mil)
- Indian Community Entrepreneur Development Scheme (SPUMI) under Tekun (RM50mil)
JITRA - Angkatan Koperasi Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa) menggesa kerajaan memperincikan takrif Perusahaan Kecil dan Sederhana supaya gerakan koperasi boleh menikmati faedah dan insentif yang disediakan oleh kerajaan dalam Bajet 2018.
PETALING JAYA: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should take advantage of several incentives offered by the government in Budget 2018, through various schemes, loans and grants to grow and expand their businesses, business chambers said.
SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 28 ― Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) should capitalise on various funds provided in Budget 2018 to expand their business, Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan said.