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AMBANK (M) Bhd and Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) have joined forces through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create the “Amplifying MSMEs Programme”, which aims to nurture and elevate micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). 

The partnership also aims to provide financial and business knowledge needed to build and upskill participants’ business acumen through a series of workshop programmes. 

The programme aims to provide participants with financial literacy, financial management, business management, operations management and digital transformation knowledge. 

The initiative will focus on expanding 200 chosen MSMEs who have previously benefitted from the BSN microfinancing scheme. 

The goal is to elevate these MSMEs to another level of business growth by facilitating access to essential financial services that cater to their evolving business requirements, a joint release said last week. 

“By embarking on this strategic partnership with BSN, we hope that MSMEs will not only gain a better understanding of financing needs, but also gain exposure to new ideas, emerging trends and innovative business models to further develop their businesses. 

“AmBank and BSN remain committed to continuing efforts and initiatives to ensure MSMEs can take advantage of the various programmes, products and services offered by the bank at any time in aiding their growth journey,” said Ambank Group CEO Datuk Sulaiman Mohd Tahir. 

Meanwhile, BSN CEO Jay Khairil said the partnership between BSN and AmBank will strengthen BSN efforts to transition its micro customers into the small business segment in alignment with the aspirations of its five-year corporate strategic plan. 

“This developmental programme underscores our dedication to equipping customers with crucial financial acumen and practical skills while maintaining our leadership in the microfinance community,” he said. 

The programme will be held in batches starting from this month to December 2023 located in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baru, Ipoh and Kota Baru, while offering a cash reward of RM10,000 for the best business module for each location. 

Through the programme, outstanding participants will be presented the best business module MSME award which also presenting opportunities for eligible graduate MSMEs to enjoy special financial product offers from AmBank. 

Source: https://themalaysianreserve.com/2023/09/19/ambank-bsn-collaborate-to-boost-msmes-in-malaysia/