SME Bank is allocating up to RM2.1 billion for the SME Go scheme and SME Technology Transformation Fund (STTF).
The allocation follows the mandate given by Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to revitalise the economic activities of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during the PENJANA announcement on June 5, 2020, the bank said in a statement today.
Of the the total fund, RM1.6 billion will be allocated to the SME Go scheme with the remaining RM550 million for the STTF.
Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the RM2.1 billion allocation provided by SME Bank is expected to rejuvenate economic activities in the construction sector, targeting G2 and G3 contractors.
The fund is also aimed at boosting technology adoption by SMEs under the Fourth Industry Revolution (IR 4.0) to enable them to face the new normal, he added.
SME Bank group president/chief executive officer, Aria Putera Ismail said, SME Bank’s two-year acceleration programme for digital transformation in 2019 has well-positioned the bank to implement its mandated roles as well as helping the government execute key initiatives to help SMEs sustain during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The SME Go scheme is for working capital financing for the pre-implementation stage of construction or supply or maintenance contract awarded by federal or state governments, ministries, departments or agencies.
On the other hand, the STTF is for the purchase of equipment, machinery, computer hardware and software, IT solutions and services, technology support services and other intangible assets to enhance productivity and efficiency as well as boost market penetration. - BERNAMA
Bernama
Tue Jun 30 2020
Of the the total fund, RM1.6 billion will be allocated to the SME Go scheme with the remaining RM550 million for the SME Technology Transformation Fund. - Pic BERNAMA
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