Malaysia must strengthen SME ecosystem, mainly on early-stage financing - Mustapa


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must strengthen the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) ecosystem especially with regard to early-stage financing, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.

He said supporting the SMEs and providing early-stage financing would be vital to facilitate productive and innovative firms.

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