SME Association of Malaysia

19/06/2026

🚨 HAPPENING TODAY PENANG SMEs! 🚨

SME PBA2026 Roadshow – Penang
📅 19 June 2026 (Friday)
⏰ 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 St Giles Wembley Penang Hotel

Join us for the final sharing before the Penang Roadshow and gain first-hand insights from key government agencies, industry leaders, and business experts on:
✅ SME Development & Government Initiatives
✅ E-Invoicing & Tax Compliance Updates
✅ Export Opportunities & International Market Expansion
✅ ESG & Sustainability for SMEs
✅ Financing & Business Growth Solutions
✅ Platinum Business Awards 2026

This is your opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, gain valuable business insights, and discover how your company can elevate its brand and achievements through the PBA2026.

📌 Limited Seats Available
Register now: https://n.twiport.com/signup?event_code=70KMVP

9 Cities • 1 Mission
Uniting SMEs for a Stronger Tomorrow

We look forward to welcoming you in Penang today.

18/06/2026

📍 IPOH, WE ARE COMING!

The SME Association of Malaysia is proud to present the SME PBA2026 Roadshow – Ipoh, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, government agencies and business experts to explore opportunities for SMEs in an increasingly digital and intelligent economy.

As businesses navigate evolving market conditions, technological disruption and growing sustainability expectations, this roadshow serves as a platform for knowledge sharing, networking and business growth.

📅 24 June 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ 1:30PM – 5:30PM
📍 WEIL Hotel, Ipoh

Guest of Honour: YB Tuan Loh Sze Yee
State EXCO for Tourism, Industry, Investment & Corridor Development, Perak

⭐ Distinguished representatives from MIDA, LHDN, PERKESO, M*F, ESG and Alliance Islamic Bank, U Business

Key discussion areas include:
• Investment and growth opportunities for SMEs
• Digitalisation and AI adoption
• Tax and compliance updates
• ESG and sustainable business practices
• Strategic business networking
• Platinum Business Awards 2026 briefing

Whether you are an SME owner, entrepreneur, startup founder or corporate leader, this roadshow offers valuable insights and connections to support your business journey.

Register today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Malaysian SMEs.
🔗 https://n.twiport.com/signup?event_code=UI9RXN

18/06/2026

🚨 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬! 🚨

SME PBA2026 Roadshow – Penang
📅 19 June 2026 (Friday)
⏰ 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 St Giles Wembley Penang Hotel

Join us for the final sharing before the Penang Roadshow and gain first-hand insights from key government agencies, industry leaders, and business experts on:
✅ SME Development & Government Initiatives
✅ E-Invoicing & Tax Compliance Updates
✅ Export Opportunities & International Market Expansion
✅ ESG & Sustainability for SMEs
✅ Financing & Business Growth Solutions
✅ Platinum Business Awards 2026

This is your opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, gain valuable business insights, and discover how your company can elevate its brand and achievements through the PBA2026.

📌 Limited Seats Available
Register now: https://n.twiport.com/signup?event_code=70KMVP

9 Cities • 1 Mission
Uniting SMEs for a Stronger Tomorrow

We look forward to welcoming you in Penang this Friday!

18/06/2026

[SME NEWS]
𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀

Following reports that nearly 39,000 jobs were lost in the first five months of 2026, SME Association of Malaysia President, Dr. Chin Chee Seong, highlighted that the retrenchment trend reflects the growing challenges faced by Malaysian SMEs.

According to feedback from SME members, many businesses are struggling with weak consumer demand, rising operating costs, supply chain disruptions, increasing financing expenses, and intense competition from imported products and foreign online platforms.

"Companies do not reduce manpower when business is good. They do so when margins are squeezed and future orders are uncertain," said Dr. Chin.

To help businesses retain workers and remain competitive, the SME Association of Malaysia is calling for a comprehensive SME Stability and Competitiveness Package, including:

• Employment retention and wage support measures
• Low-interest working capital financing
• Rental and utility relief assistance
• Stronger enforcement against unfair trade practices
• Support for SMEs affected by foreign competition
• Simplified access to training, automation and digitalisation incentives

Dr. Chin also stressed that retrenchment should not be viewed solely as a labour issue, but as a broader business sustainability challenge.

"If SMEs are not supported to remain competitive, job losses will continue."

The Association remains committed to advocating policies that strengthen SMEs, safeguard employment, and ensure sustainable business growth for Malaysia's economic future.

KUALA LUMPUR: The latest retrenchment figures reflect growing pressure on businesses, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), driven by weak consumer demand, rising costs and intensifying competition, the SME Association of Malaysia said.

16/06/2026

📢 Attention Perak SMEs & Business Owners!

We are pleased to invite you to the SME PBA 2026 Roadshow – Ipoh, an exclusive business networking and knowledge-sharing session designed to help SMEs stay competitive and grow sustainably.

📅 Date: 24 June 2026 (Wednesday)
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Weil Hotel, Ipoh

✨ Key Topics:
✅ SME Financing & Banking Opportunities
✅ Business Connectivity Solutions
✅ E-Invoice & Tax Updates for SMEs
✅ How SMEs Can Turn PERKESO into a Business Advantage
✅ Preparing SMEs for Sustainable Business Growth
✅ Winning Customers in Today's Media Landscape

🎤 Guest of Honour:
YB Tuan Loh Sze Yee
State EXCO for Tourism, Industry, Investment & Corridor Development, Perak

This is a valuable opportunity to gain practical insights, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and explore new business growth opportunities.

📲 Register now: https://n.twiport.com/signup?event_code=UI9RXN
Seats are limited, so secure your place early!

We look forward to welcoming you and your team.

16/06/2026

🚨 Penang Business Owners & Entrepreneurs! 🚨

Got burning questions about e-Invoice compliance? Wondering how to secure government grants, navigate new taxation laws, or map out your ESG strategy for the year?

Stop guessing and get the answers straight from the source. 👇

Join us at the SME PBA2026 Roadshow Penang for an afternoon of masterclasses, networking, and direct dialogues with top government agencies and industry leaders.

✨ What’s in it for your business?
✅ First-hand updates on e-Invoicing & taxation updates (HASiL)
✅ Deep dives into SME financing options & government grants
✅ Practical advice on business protection, risk management, and ESG standards
✅ High-value networking with local SME owners and industry leaders

🎤 Special Guest & Keynote:
We are honored to welcome YB Tuan Steven Sim, Minister of KUSKOP, alongside representatives from M*F, LHDN, MIDA, PERKESO, and more!

📍 Lock In Your Spot:
🗓️ Friday, 19 June 2026
🕜 1.30 PM – 5.30 PM
🏢 St. Giles Wembley Penang Hotel
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION (Registration required)

Tag a fellow entrepreneur who needs to see this! 👥

👇 Click the link to save your seat before they're gone:
https://n.twiport.com/signup?event_code=70KMVP

14/06/2026

🚀 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬, 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘?

The SME PBA2026 Roadshow officially kicks off in Penang and brings together government agencies, industry experts, financial institutions and SME leaders under one roof.

Whether you are looking for:
✔ Financing opportunities
✔ e-Invoice guidance
✔ ESG implementation insights
✔ Business protection strategies
✔ Government support programmes
✔ Valuable networking opportunities
This is a session you should not miss.

🎤 Guest of Honour
𝐘𝐁 𝐓𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐠
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
📅 𝟏𝟗 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲)
🕜 𝟏.𝟑𝟎𝐏𝐌 – 𝟓.𝟑𝟎𝐏𝐌
📍 𝐒𝐭. 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥
🎟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

Seats are limited.
Register today: https://n.twiport.com/signup?event_code=70KMVP

12/06/2026

Courtesy Visit and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing with Iranian Delegation

SME Association of Malaysia is pleased to announce the successful courtesy visit and signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an Iranian delegation at our office. This collaboration marks a significant step towards strengthening international cooperation and enhancing SME development and trade opportunities between Malaysia and Iran.

The delegation of three (3) participants was led by:

Mr. Hadi Shahpar
Trade Liaison for Malaysian SMEs
Iranian Foreign Joint Investment Association (I.F.J.I.A.)
Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture
Mr. Mohamed Izzeddine Compaore
Mr. Masoud

This MOU reflects a shared commitment to fostering strategic partnerships, promoting business collaboration, and expanding cross-border opportunities for SMEs in both countries.

12/06/2026

FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR SME MEMBERS 🚨

Occupational Safety & Health Coordinator (OSH-C) Programme (3 Days)

SME Association of Malaysia is pleased to offer a complimentary training opportunity designed to strengthen workplace safety competencies and enhance regulatory compliance among SMEs.

📅 Date: 22 – 24 June 2026
📍 Venue: NIOSH (HQ), Bangi, Selangor

Programme Overview

The Occupational Safety & Health Coordinator (OSH-C) plays an important role in supporting organisations by:

Assisting employers in managing workplace safety and health matters
Ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) regulations
Promoting a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment

🎟️ Complimentary Admission | Limited Seats Available

📌 Register Here:
https://forms.gle/UCT6poK55eExPS5a9

12/06/2026

🚀 【2026年企业白金奖巡回路演·槟城站】 🚀

马来西亚中小企业公会2026年企业白金奖全国首站引爆槟城！政府机构、行业领袖齐聚，专为中小企业打造的破局与赋能平台。

💡 核心议题
中小企业融资方案、电子发票（e-Invoice）与税务、ESG与数字化转型、企业保障与风险管理、政府扶持援助金、商业人脉拓展交流

🎤 特邀主礼嘉宾
YB 沈志强 (YB Tuan Steven Sim)
企业及合作社发展部 (MECD) 部长

📅 活动详情
日期： 2026年6月19日（星期五）
时间： 1.30PM – 5.30PM
地点： 槟城温布利圣吉尔斯酒店 (St. Giles Wembley Penang Hotel)
主讲嘉宾：M*F, LHDN, PERKESO, Alliance Islamic Bank, U Business, VKA, ESGAM

🎟️ 【费用全免 · 名额有限】
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