SME Automation and Digitalisation Facility (ADF)

Eligibility

Malaysian SMEs that fulfil the following criteria:

• Meets the definition of SMEs issued by SME Corporation Malaysia and business in operation for at least 2 years.
• Registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), or authorities/district offices in Sabah and Sarawak, statutory bodies for professional service providers.
• Shareholding by Public Listed Companies and Government Linked Companies (if any) in the SMEs shall not exceed 20%.
• Malaysians residing in Malaysia that hold a minimum of 51% shareholding in the business.

Purpose of Financing

• Purchase of equipment, machinery, computer hardware and software, IT solutions and services, technology support services and other intangible assets to enhanced productivity and efficiency (SMEs involved in the production and supply on activities/ project as stated is not eligible).

Note:

• Legal documentation cost and agency fee to be included into the financing
• Financing should not be used for refinancing of existing credit / financing facilities

Financing Amount

• Up to RM3 million per SME, including financing to any related companies of the SME with common shareholder(s)

Note: The maximum aggregate financing amount of RM5 million per SME under the BNM’s Fund for SMEs does not apply to the ADF

Financing Rate

Up to 4.00% p.a. (inclusive of 0.5% guarantee fees)

Financing Tenure

Up to 10 years

Guarantee Coverage

80% guarantee cover at 0.5% p.a. guarantee fee by Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP)

Availability of Fund

Until 30 June 2022 or upon fully utilisation (whichever is earlier)