KUALA LUMPUR, 14 MAY — Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo has confirmed the successful completion of the RM19 million disbursement under the Geran Digital PMKS MADANI (GDPM), following swift intervention by the Ministry of Digital to resolve payment delays affecting participating companies.
In a statement, Gobind said all outstanding payments had been successfully credited to the respective companies through Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), marking an important milestone in the government’s efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s digital economy ecosystem.
“I am pleased to confirm that all payments, totaling RM19 million, were successfully credited to the respective companies through Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN),” he said.
The Ministry of Digital, working closely with the Ministry of Finance, expedited the settlement process after delays were reported under the Budget 2025 initiative designed to accelerate digital adoption among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
GDPM remains one of the government’s key digitalisation initiatives, involving over 370 digitalisation partners providing solutions across nine strategic areas, including e-invoicing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and digital payments.
Gobind stressed that the ministry’s priority is to ensure the swift and efficient delivery of allocated funds while strengthening confidence among MSMEs and industry partners in government service delivery.
He added that the initiative supports Malaysia’s broader ambition of becoming an AI nation by 2030, ensuring smaller businesses are not left behind in the country’s digital transformation journey.
The resolution was also welcomed by industry players, including National Tech Association of Malaysia, which described the move as a strong example of responsive leadership and accountability.
PIKOM Chairman Adjunct Practice Prof. Alex Liew said Gobind’s direct intervention, together with the coordinated efforts of the Ministry of Digital, Ministry of Finance, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and BSN, helped resolve an issue affecting digitalisation partners and MSMEs involved in supporting Malaysia’s digital economy agenda.
Similarly, SME Association of Malaysia welcomed the completion of the payout, describing it as much-needed relief for MSMEs and technology providers impacted by the delays.
The Ministry of Digital said the successful resolution reflects ongoing efforts to improve execution efficiency for government-led digitalisation programmes aimed at enhancing MSME modernisation and competitiveness.
— MINUTESMY
— SOURCE: FB GOBIND SINGH DEO
