Abstract

This study provides comprehensive analysis of the contribution of and challenges facing SMEs in the Malaysian
economy. In particular, it looks at the contribution of the SMEs to create employment opportunities and provide
stimulus to economic growth, backward and forward linkages, expanding entrepreneurial bases and developing human
capital. The study also outlines the challenges and opportunities faced by Malaysian SMEs in an increasingly globalized
world.

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