Your local company’s main listing has received a huge financial boost. The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) launched an unprecedented funding mechanism on 4th June 2026 via SME Corp. Malaysia. In support of the 2020 roadmap to assist 200 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with high potential to list on Bursa Malaysia by 2030, the newly announced PKS@BURSA scheme is a strategic initiative.
The high costs of preparing for and the regulatory governance requirements for initial public offerings (IPO) have been a barrier to ambitious enterprises in the past. This program eliminates those obstacles. Follow this step-by-step guide to make your application for the PKS@BURSA scheme a breeze and claim your SME listing fund benefits to scale your operations, secure growth capital, and progress towards a corporate powerhouse.
What is the PKS@BURSA Scheme?
The scheme PKS@BURSA, with a proposed total funding of MYR 50 million, is an ecosystem framework designed to address both the problems of listing costs and capability needs at the same time. The initiative is divided into two pillars and implemented in a strong partnership between SME Corp, Bursa Malaysia, and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC).
The SME Listing Fund
It is a component that offers immediate monetary benefits to businesses that have corporate funding requirements on their IPO path. Capital injections from MYR 2 million to MYR 5 million are available at a very attractive profit rate (maximum of 5% per annum) and will be repaid within a maximum period of 5 years for eligible companies. This capital can be used for:
- Working capital and operational expansion.
- Capital expenditure (CapEx) updates.
- Underwriting, legal, and auditing expenses related directly to public listing preparations.
The Listing Rebate Incentive
Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said he would be happy to incentivize growing businesses by announcing that participating businesses that are listed on Bursa Malaysia within five years will receive a financial reward of up to 20% of their total funding utilised. This massively cancels out the structural drag of public shares in the ACE or LEAP markets.
SME Capacity and Capability Development
In addition to financial support, the program provides intensive training, structured guidance and support on an individual basis, and compliance specific training courses. Expert listing advisers, tax agents, auditors, and corporate governance experts are readily available to the business owner to ensure adherence to the guidance of the 13th Malaysia Plan.
Eligibility Criteria: Does Your Business Qualify?
The selection criteria are very strict since the MYR 50 million PKS@BURSA scheme is designed to create a viable pipeline of high-performance enterprises and sustain them over time. To be qualified for the PKS@BURSA scheme application process, your firm should fulfil the minimum criteria defined by SME Corp. Malaysia:
- Required: Your company has to have at least a 3-Star SCORE rating (SME Competitiveness Rating for Enhancement) that has been issued officially by SME Corp. Malaysia.
- Financial History: Show a positive, stable, and consistently strong financial history in the last three quarters.
- Corporate Readiness: Display strong intent and operational ability to achieve a Bursa Malaysia IPO within 5 years.
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Step-by-Step Guide to the PKS@BURSA Scheme Application Process
Ready to claim your SME listing fund benefits? Follow this structured roadmap to submit a compliant application:
1. Verify Your SCORE Rating Validation: Must be 3-Stars or higher.
Go to the official SME Corp Malaysia portal profile and log in. If your company has not had a diagnostic evaluation in the last few years, ask for a new SME Competitiveness Rating for Enhancement (SCORE) check to ensure your company still meets the 3-star minimum rating.
2. Compile Your IPO Financial & Corporate Records: Audit checklist readiness.
Obtain the past 3 years’ audited financial statements. Create a detailed corporate profile, complete debt-equity histories, and a full business expansion plan with a breakdown of the use of listing funds.
3. Initialize the Official PKS@BURSA Submission: Digital portal portal execution.
Get on the specialized SME Corp. Malaysia Financing Gateway. Click on the link of the PKS@BURSA application, fill in the digital data forms accurately, upload your documents that have been verified, and submit your registration file securely.
4. Complete the CGC Joint Risk Assessment: Financing guarantee matching.
After initial screening by SME Corp, your file is forwarded to Credit Guarantee Corporation (CGC) for co-guarantee evaluation. Attend required risk interviews and supply additional operational profiles as required.
FAQs
What happens if my company fails to list on Bursa Malaysia within 5 years?
If your firm does not complete an IPO within the mandatory five-year window, you remain responsible for servicing the standard balance of the loan at the agreed profit rate. However, you will forfeit the specialized 20% listing cost rebate.
Can the SME Listing Fund be used to pay off older corporate bank loans?
No. The capital allocated in the scheme of MYR 50 million PKS@BURSA is legally segregated. It can be used for direct operational working capital, relevant capital expenditures, and direct third-party expenses associated with your listing roadmap with Bursa Malaysia.
Is the PKS@BURSA scheme open to all business sectors in Malaysia?
The program actively focuses on high-growth, high-potential businesses in all three areas of tech, manufacturing, and advanced services, which have achieved at least a 3-star SCORE rating and have the structural ability to go global.
