Many Malaysian SMEs put off building a website because of cost. The good news: the government’s SME Business Digitalisation Grant (Geran Digital PMKS Madani) can cover up to RM5,000 of your website and digitalisation costs. It is co-funding, not a loan, so there is nothing to repay.
What is the SME Digitalisation Grant?
Jointly run by MDEC, Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) and the MCMC, the grant covers 50% of eligible digitalisation costs, up to RM5,000 per company. On a RM10,000 project you pay half and the grant covers the rest. The funds go directly to an MDEC-registered Digitalisation Partner, so you never handle the money yourself.
What it covers
Eligible digital services include business website development, e-commerce stores, digital marketing and e-invoicing solutions, when delivered through a registered partner’s invoice. A professional, mobile-first website is one of the most popular and highest-impact uses of the grant.
Who qualifies?
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ownership | At least 60% Malaysian-owned |
| Registration | Registered with SSM, PBT or SKM |
| Operating period | Running for at least 6 months |
| Turnover | Average annual turnover of RM50,000 or more |
| First claim | No prior digitalisation matching grant claimed |
How the funding works
| Project cost | Grant covers (50%) | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| RM5,000 | RM2,500 | RM2,500 |
| RM10,000 | RM5,000 (max) | RM5,000 |
How to apply
- Choose an MDEC-registered Digitalisation Partner.
- Get a scoped quote for your website or digital service.
- Prepare your SSM registration, owner’s IC, a recent bank statement and a signed declaration.
- Submit through the official grant portal (approval usually takes 1–2 weeks).
- The partner builds your website and claims the grant on completion; you pay your matching half.
From partner selection to a live website typically takes around 7–8 weeks.
How Nightfire can help
We help Malaysian SMEs plan grant-ready websites — scoping the project, preparing a clear quote and building a fast, SEO-ready site. Always confirm a provider’s MDEC-registered Digitalisation Partner status on the official portal before applying. Talk to Nightfire about a website built around your budget and the grant, or see our pricing packages.
Key Takeaways
- The grant co-funds 50% of digitalisation costs, up to RM5,000 — no repayment.
- Business websites, e-commerce, digital marketing and e-invoicing are eligible.
- You must meet all five SME criteria and use an MDEC-registered partner.
- A RM10,000 project extracts the full RM5,000 grant.
Sources & further reading
- MDEC: mdec.my
- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN): bsn.com.my
- MCMC: mcmc.gov.my
Albert Tung Chun Yee
Albert Tung Chun Yee is a Malaysian-based Web Developer, Senior Technical SEO Specialist, and Marketing Consultant. Based out of Batu Caves, Selangor, he actively builds, optimizes, and scales digital platforms to drive traffic and revenue