PUTRAJAYA April 21, 2026 – Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim today revealed that the MADANI Government is collaborating closely with the banking sector to provide immediate financial relief to micro, small and medium enterprises (PMKS/MSMEs) facing severe pressure from the global energy crisis and supply chain disruptions.
In a statement posted on his official X account, the Prime Minister emphasised that sustaining businesses and protecting jobs remain the top priority.
“The MADANI Government and the banking sector are joining hands to ensure MSMEs continue to survive in the face of the energy crisis and global supply disruptions. The sustainability of businesses and the people’s jobs is the current priority,” Anwar said.
Under the initiative, the government is rolling out a total financial support package worth RM10 billion. This comprises:
- RM5 billion in special facilities channelled through banks, and
- RM5 billion in guarantees under the Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Berhad (SJPP) scheme.
Access to financing will be expanded immediately, while banking institutions have committed to assisting affected MSMEs through loan restructuring and ensuring continued financing for those in need.
An accompanying official infographic released with the announcement highlights Malaysia’s resilient economy, projecting GDP growth of 4%–5% for 2026 and noting that the unemployment rate has fallen to 2.9% — the lowest in a decade.
The graphic also features a photograph of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chairing a high-level meeting with senior bank CEOs and government officials, underscoring the collaborative effort between the public and private sectors.
The move is widely seen as a proactive step to shield Malaysia’s small businesses — the backbone of the national economy — from external shocks, particularly rising energy costs linked to ongoing instability in West Asia.
The announcement carries the hashtags #MalaysiaMADANI, #MADANIbekerja, #YakinMADANI and #EkonomiMADANI, reflecting the government’s ongoing commitment to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
This latest support package builds on earlier MADANI initiatives aimed at strengthening economic resilience and ensuring no one is left behind amid global uncertainties.
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