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Why Malaysia’s SMEs Struggle to Scale — and What Might Finally Change That

Datuk William Ng, National President, Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA)

21-Mar-25 12:00

Why Malaysia’s SMEs Struggle to Scale — and What Might Finally Change That

The Malaysian government’s latest push to scale SMEs into mid-sized enterprises promises better financing, digitalisation support, and policies for growth. But will it work? We break down the key challenges, measure the initiative’s real impact, and explore what’s needed for sustainable success. 

Joining the conversation is Datuk William Ng, National President of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA), who shares his insights on what SMEs truly need to scale.

Produced by: Carol Wong

Presented by: Richard Bradbury


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Categories:  markets,  economy,  Corporates,  SME

Tags:  smes,  digitalisation,  financing,  funding,  malaysia economy,  business scaling, 


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