Bank Negara Malaysia said as of Sept 30 this year, RM3.8 billion in financing under the facility’s initial RM5 billion allocation had been approved, benefitting more than 6,800 SME accounts.PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) additional RM5 billion allocation for the Small and Medium Enterprise Stabilisation Relief Facility is expected to benefit 9,000 more SMEs, including microenterprises.
The facility will provide access to affordable working capital, Bernama reported.
The central bank said the additional relief will also help SMEs manage temporary cash-flow pressures, maintain operations, and strengthen business resilience amid the economic impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict.
"As at Sept 30, 2026, RM3.8 billion in financing under the facility’s initial RM5 billion allocation has been approved, benefitting more than 6,800 SME accounts," BNM said in a statement today.
