We sit down with Dr Chin Chee Seong, National President of the SME Association of Malaysia, to look ahead to Budget 2026 through the eyes of Malaysia’s small and medium businesses.

With costs climbing, regulations multiplying, and technology evolving faster than most firms can keep up, many SME owners are trying to modernise while simply keeping the lights on. Yet beneath the strain lies opportunity, digital tools, automation, and policy reforms that could transform challenges into catalysts for growth.

Dr Chin shares what real support for SMEs should look like, from fairer tax structures and faster disbursement of grants to more accessible financing and smarter incentives for innovation. 

From tax breaks to training grants, it’s a candid look at how Malaysia’s small businesses can trade frustration for momentum as Budget 2026 approaches.

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Produced by: Richard Bradbury, Carol Wong

Presented by: Richard Bradbury

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Tags:  tax structures,  smes,  policy reforms,  Budget2026,