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microLEAP and Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) have announced a strategic partnership to expand Shariah-compliant financing opportunities for Halal-certified Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The collaboration supports Budget 2026’s emphasis on MSME empowerment, sustainable financing and Halal ecosystem development under the 13th Malaysia Plan. It also aligns with the Halal Industry Master Plan (HIMP) 2030, which envisions a “Prominent, Visible and Globalised Halal Malaysia”.

Through this initiative, over 14,000 members registered under HDC’s Halal Integrated Platform (HIP) will gain access to microLEAP’s Shariah-compliant Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing ecosystem. This will allow MSMEs to secure funding for expansion, Halal certification readiness and export growth.

microLEAP Chief Executive Officer Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar said, “Our mission is to open financing pathways that are fair, transparent and accessible. With Budget 2026 charting a clear path for sustainable and inclusive growth, Shariah-compliant financing must play a central role in empowering Halal MSMEs. Partnering with HDC allows us to scale this vision with purpose, enabling businesses to access the funding they need to grow, export and contribute to Malaysia’s leadership in the global Halal economy.”

microLEAP offers Micro Financing of up to RM50,000 and Invoice Financing with a soft limit of up to RM500,000, tailored to the needs of MSMEs. Since 2019, the platform has channelled RM438.6 million in Shariah-compliant financing to 357 MSMEs, recording RM57.5 million disbursed in Q3 2025 and maintaining a low default rate of 0.34%.

HDC Chief Executive Officer Hairol Ariffein Sahari said, “The real test for Halal businesses has never been certification alone; it has been access to capital. By bridging that gap with microLEAP, we are supporting HIMP 2030’s mission to build an integrated and competitive Halal ecosystem where businesses can grow sustainably, innovate confidently and compete globally.”

The partnership marks a key step in embedding Shariah-compliant financing within Malaysia’s Halal industry infrastructure to strengthen financial readiness and competitiveness among Halal MSMEs.

Source: https://www.businesstoday.com.my/2025/10/22/firms-offer-micro-financing-for-halal-certified-msmes/