Summary
- RM6 billion in loans and guarantees approved for SMEs.
- No penalties for voluntary e-Invoice corrections until end-2027.
- RM2.2 billion in microcredit benefits 195,000 entrepreneurs.
- PM calls for stronger nationhood values and PLKN.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government has approved RM6 billion in loans and financing guarantees to help SMEs manage the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.
He said Bank Negara Malaysia has approved RM1 billion in SME Stabilisation Relief Facility loans benefiting 1,500companies.
While RM4.9 billion in guarantees have been approved through SJPP. Microcredit financing of RM2.2 billionhas also benefited 195,000 entrepreneurs.
Separately, Anwar announced an e-Invoicing Voluntary Disclosure Programme until December 31, 2027, allowing businesses to voluntarily correct e-Invoice submissions without penalties.
He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening nationhood values and said the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) has received encouraging feedback from participants and parents.
