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JOHOR BARU: Some 38,804 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) nationwide embraced digitalisation last year under the Geran Digital PMKS Madani (GDPM) scheme, with approved funding worth RM89.6 million.

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said 2,838 recipients were private clinics and pharmacies, marking about 19 per cent of the sector operating in premises across the country, based on Malaysian Medical Association data.

"This shows the effectiveness of the GDPM in helping SMEs digitise services. This year, we are focusing on the health sector, targeting at least 50 per cent of private clinics and pharmacies," she said after launching the Johor leg of GDPM Fest 2025 in Permas Jaya today.

The government has approved an additional RM50 million for the programme this year, with RM30 million channelled to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) via telecommunications companies to strengthen SME digital adoption, particularly in healthcare.

The Geran Digital PMKS Madani, or the Madani Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Digital Grant, is a government initiative to help SMEs digitise their businesses. The grant offers matching funds of up to 50 per cent, or a maximum of RM5,000, for eligible businesses to subscribe to digital services.

Its aim is to enhance SME efficiency and competitiveness through the use of digital technology. The effort reflects the government's continued commitment to implementing digitalisation initiatives, a core pillar of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

Teo said digital health records would allow patients to access services across clinics without repeating paperwork, complementing but not replacing MySejahtera.

Source: https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2025/08/1258285/rm90mil-madani-grant-helps-nearly-39000-smes-go-digital