KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23(Bernama) — Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (“SME Bank”) has released the latest results from its SME Sentiment Survey for the second half of 2023, which indicated a positive trajectory for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as the business landscape demonstrated resilience and sustained optimism. The survey showcased key insights into the sentiments and expectations of business owners across various sectors.
SME Bank Group President/Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Wira (Dr.) Aria Putera Ismail commented, “We are pleased to share that the recent SME Sentiment Index revealed a slight increase from 52.9 in the first half to 53.5 in the second half of the year. This signifies that small and medium-sized enterprises continue to demonstrate positive viability and resilience. It is encouraging to see that business owners are maintaining a positive outlook, showing resilience and adaptability as they navigate the challenging economic landscape. These findings further strengthen our belief in the potential and endurance of our business community. SME Bank remains committed to supporting and empowering MSMEs on their journey towards sustained growth and success.”