SMEs need more than broad promises in 13MP, say business groups


PETALING JAYA: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) outlines broad ambitions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but lacks the clarity and targeted reforms needed to support their growth, say business groups.

SME Association of Malaysia national president Chin Chee Seong said the plan offers little in terms of fresh strategies to help SMEs scale up meaningfully.

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