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Free guide for Malaysian SMEs
Starter Guide to Unsecured / Government-Guaranteed Loans
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General information only. Not financial advice. Rates and terms change; confirm with the lender and the official scheme page before you apply.
1. The short version
- What it is: A bank lends money to your company without you pledging a house or land. If the loan goes bad, a government agency (CGC or SJPP) covers part of the bank's loss (30%–85%, depending on the scheme).
- Who lends: The bank lends and the bank approves. CGC / SJPP only guarantee. They do not lend directly.
- How to apply: Apply directly to a participating bank (officially called a PFI). The bank submits the guarantee for you. You do not need to approach CGC / SJPP yourself.
- Who it suits:
| Good fit | Not a good fit |
|---|---|
| SMEs ≥51% owned by Malaysians | Companies with foreign ownership >49% |
| Steady business with bank statements to show it | Just started, no bank statement history yet |
| Clear use for the money (working capital, buying equipment/software) | Want a new loan to pay off an old loan (most schemes don't allow it) |
| No collateral, but a clean credit record | Credit record shows unresolved late payments |
2. Check yourself first: 5 questions
A "No" on any question doesn't mean you can't apply. It means fix it first, or pick a different scheme.
| # | Question | Why it matters | If "No" |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Has the company been operating for at least 6 months? (some schemes need longer) | Each scheme has a minimum time in business | Only look at schemes open to new companies (e.g. BNM-CGC PG Startup) |
| 2 | Do Malaysian citizens own and control ≥51%? | A hard condition for almost every government guarantee scheme | These schemes basically won't apply to you |
| 3 | Do the company and its directors have no unresolved late payments on CCRIS / CTOS? | Banks usually check | Pay off / sort it out first, then apply |
| 4 | Do you have complete company bank statements for the last 6 months? | Banks usually look at the last 6 months of money in and out | Run all collections through the company account, build up a few months, then apply |
| 5 | Can you clearly explain what the money is for? | The purpose decides which schemes you can use; many schemes don't allow paying off old loans | Write down the purpose and amount first, then match it to a scheme |
3. Main schemes open now (quick table)
| Scheme | Who it suits (one line) | Official page |
|---|---|---|
| SJPP GGSM4 (Government Guarantee Scheme MADANI 2026) | SMEs in any sector needing working capital or equipment; higher guarantee for priority sectors such as Digital & AI | sjpp.com.my: GGSM4 |
| CGC BizJamin/-i 2.0 | Widest range of uses; can be used to refinance (pay off old loans) | cgc.com.my: BizJamin/-i 2.0 |
| BNM-CGC PG/-i Startup | New companies in business 6 months to 4 years | cgc.com.my: PG/-i Startup |
| BNM SME SRF | Only for businesses materially affected by the Middle East conflict; short-term working capital | bnm.gov.my: Funds for SMEs |
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Disclaimer
- This guide is general information for Malaysian SME owners. It is not financial, legal or tax advice and does not take your business's circumstances into account.
- VIMOTION AI is a trade name of Verisance Corporation Sdn Bhd (BRN 200101024062). We are not a lender, bank or licensed financial adviser, and we do not arrange, broker or submit loans.
- We are not affiliated with, or endorsed by, CGC, SJPP, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), any bank or any scheme named on this page.
- Figures and conditions (guarantee cover, eligibility, time in business, deadlines) are as published by the providers on the official pages linked above as at the "Last updated" date. They can change at any time. Always check the provider's official page before you apply.
- Every application is made by the business itself, directly to a participating bank. Approval, amount, rate and terms are decided entirely by the bank and the guarantee agency. We do not guarantee approval or any terms.
- We accept no liability for any loss or decision made from information on this page.
- This free edition is free of charge; the full edition is part of our paid service.
Last updated: 3 November 2026
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