Malaysia Grants, Incentives & Funding Directory

A comprehensive guide to government grants, tax incentives, and funding programmes available to companies operating in Malaysia — curated by MGCC for our members and partners.

57 Programmes Listed

A comprehensive collection of funding schemes, grants, and incentives available in Malaysia.
10 Categories

All programmes are organised into ten clear, easy‑to‑navigate thematic areas.
30+ Agencies

Funding opportunities sourced from more than thirty government ministries, agencies, and institutions.

TRADE & EXPORT PROMOTION

Malaysia offers several programmes that support companies in expanding their international market presence. These include reimbursable grants for export promotion, support for cross‑border e‑commerce, soft loans for export financing and targeted funding for digital companies entering global market

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DIGITALISATION & TECHNOLOGY

Malaysia provides a range of initiatives to help businesses accelerate digital adoption, automate operations and upgrade to advanced technologies. These programmes include matching grants for adopting approved digital tools, and strategic funding to support automation, modernisation and technology‑driven investments.

GREEN TECHNOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY

Malaysia offers a comprehensive suite of incentives supporting companies transitioning to cleaner technologies, improving energy efficiency and investing in sustainable practices. These programmes include tax allowances for green technology assets, tax exemptions for certified green service providers, rebates for energy‑efficient equipment, dedicated research funding and financing facilities for high‑tech and low‑carbon initiatives.

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INVESTMENT & MANUFACTURING INCENTIVES

Malaysia provides a comprehensive suite of incentives to attract high‑value investments, support business expansion and drive industrial upgrading. With the launch of the New Incentive Framework (NIF), companies benefit from outcome‑based tax incentives aligned with global standards.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION

Malaysia supports innovation-led growth through generous tax deductions and targeted R&D commercialisation grants.

SME FINANCING & DEVELOPMENT

Malaysia offers accessible financing facilities, advisory programmes and government-backed schemes to strengthen SME competitiveness.

SECTOR‑SPECIFIC INCENTIVES

Targeted incentives support strategic sectors including digital, biotech, halal, regional development zones and special economic corridors.

WOMEN, YOUTH & SPECIAL SEGMENTS

Malaysia provides targeted support for inclusive participation in entrepreneurship and economic growth.

STARTUPS, INNOVATION & COMMERCIALISATION

Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem offers a robust network of grants, sandbox programmes, accelerators and venture funding