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Grant List in April 2026

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Whether you are a first-time entrepreneur or an established business owner looking to scale, government grants could be the catalyst your business needs. We compile the latest and most comprehensive Malaysian government assistance schemes every month, helping you identify the right funding with ease — so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business.

【CIP SPRINT】

CIP SPRINT is a grant of up to RM600,000 for a maximum period of eighteen (18) months to help entrepreneurs finance their technology-based business ventures.

 

Further Details: CIP SPRINT

【Government Guarantee Scheme MADANI 2026 (GGSM4)】

Introduced by Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP), this scheme provides Malaysian-majority-owned businesses with loan guarantees of up to 80% coverage, with a maximum guaranteed financing of RM20 million per company. Applicable for working capital and capital expenditure purposes. Applications are open until 31 December 2026, or until the allocation is fully utilised.

 

Further Details: GGSM4

【Market Development Grant (MDG)】

Introduced by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), this grant provides partial reimbursement to SMEs for expenses incurred in participating in international trade fairs, trade missions, and market expansion activities, with the aim of encouraging Malaysian businesses to explore and grow their export markets. All applications have been migrated to the MADANI Digital Trade (MDT) platform.

 

Further Details: MDG

【National Technology & Innovation Sandbox (NTIS)】

A dedicated facility for researchers, innovators, startups and high-tech entrepreneurs to test their products, services, business models and delivery mechanisms in a real-time environment.

 

Further Details: NTIS

【Internship Placement Matching Grant for SMEs and Start-Ups (LiKES)】

Introduced by TalentCorp Malaysia, this initiative assists SMEs and start-ups in hiring interns by providing either an RM2,000 advance grant (effective March 2026) or a 50% matching reimbursement capped at RM850 per month, for up to 10 interns per company. A total allocation of RM10 million has been set aside for 2026.

 

Further Details: LiKES

【Progressive Wage Policy】

The Progressive Wage Policy is a labor market reform initiative aimed at enhancing productivity while simultaneously increasing workers’ wages, thereby promoting a more balanced income distribution.

 

Further Details: Progressive Wages Policy

【BRJohorNiaga】

This program is only open to businesses based in Johor. Merchants can use this loan as operating capital or to purchase equipment.

 

Further Details: BRJohorNiaga

【Subsidised Diesel Control System 2.0 (SKDS) Programme】

Subsidised Diesel Control System 2.0 (SKDS) programme now open for registration!
Eligible applicants will receive a RM200 monthly financial assistance. The registration could be submitted through the website.

 

Further Details: SKDS2.0

【Sumbangan Tunai Rahman (STR)】

The STR Assistance Grant is the Malaysian government’s assistance grant program for the low-income group (B40) to alleviate the burden of living of this group.

 

Further Details: Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR)

【Skim Khairat Kematian (SKK) 】

SKK (SKIM KHAIRAT KEMATIAN) is a death benefit of RM1,000 from Bank Negara Nasional (BSN) if a recipient of the STR assistance unfortunately passed away in 2025.

 

Further Details: Skim Khairat Kematian (SKK)