SERVICES EXPORT FUND (SEF) GRANT-PROMOTING MSPs-MALAYSIA

The Services Export Fund (SEF) Grant in Malaysia plays a pivotal role in enhancing the global presence of Malaysian Service Providers (MSPs) by offering financial support to promote their services internationally. This initiative is designed to strengthen the competitiveness of Malaysian service providers, ensuring they reach the international level as competent players. With a clear vision to promote export opportunities for services, the SEF enables MSPs to increase accessibility and expand export activities across borders, raising the profile of Malaysia as a recognized hub for high-quality services.

By leveraging the Services Export Fund SEF, businesses can gain the resources needed to improve their service provider and brand reputation internationally. This grant is crucial for export promotion to gain international recognition, enhancing the market access and export capabilities of MSPs. It addresses the pressing need to gain market access and take Malaysia at the international level by building a stronger, export-ready service ecosystem.

The SEF also expands the scope for export promotion, allowing more Malaysian Service Providers (MSPs) to reach untapped markets and explore new frontiers.

Navigating the complexities of SEF applications can be challenging, and this is where SMI FUNDING, Malaysia’s leading financial advisory firm, provides unparalleled value. Recognized for its hands-on approach, SMI FUNDING offers full assistance to prepare grant application, from writing compelling proposals to managing submissions and handling the entire process up to approval and disbursement. Their expert advisory ensures that your business is strategically positioned to meet all SEF requirements, presenting your service at the right level as competent service to succeed in the global market.

Ultimately, the SEF Grant, supported by professionals like SMI FUNDING, offers a transformative opportunity for service providers MSPs overseas. It boosts their ability to expand export of MSPs, enhances access and export opportunities, and supports promotion to gain market traction internationally. This is a crucial step toward building Brand Malaysia and creating long-term sustainability for the nation’s service sector on the global stage.

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Objective

·  To enhance the global competitiveness of Malaysian Service Providers (MSPs)

·  To improve accessibility and broaden the international export reach of MSPs

·  To widen the scope of export promotion efforts, enabling greater market access and

service export opportunities

·  To elevate Malaysia’s international standing as a capable service provider and position

Brand Malaysia as a leading exporter of services

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Funding Amount

• Maximum eligible amount per business entity RM 4.3 million

  
  

Scope

The Services Export Fund (SEF) supports Malaysian Service Providers (MSPs) in pursuing initiatives aimed at expanding their presence in international markets. It is designed to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs), service providers, as well as trade and industry associations, chambers of commerce, and professional bodies in carrying out export promotion activities. Eligible companies may apply for a reimbursable grant to cover costs associated with approved export-related initiatives.

Type: Grant / Matching GrantMaximum Claimable Amount: RM 1.3 millionApplication Deadline: 31st December 2025

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Eligible Activities under SEF – Reimbursable Grants

Activity 1 – Up to RM50,000

Support for promoting Malaysian service expertise at international platforms abroad. This includes participation as a speaker, panelist, trainer, or moderator at conferences, forums, workshops, or seminars. It also covers participation in international service industry competitions held overseas.

Activity 2 – Up to RM50,000Covers travel expenses for attending international tender bidding processes, including the cost of purchasing tender documents for overseas projects.

Activity 3 – Up to RM100,000

Support for business development trips to conduct presentations to potential clients for evaluating overseas business opportunities and project prospects.

Activity 4 – Up to RM100,000

Financial assistance for providing services as part of projects implemented outside Malaysia.

Activity 5 – Up to RM3 million (Temporarily Suspended)

Funding for conducting feasibility studies related to specific overseas projects. Note: This activity is currently suspended until further notice.

Activity 6 – Up to RM200,000

Covers the initial operational costs for setting up a commercial office abroad during the first 12 months.

Activity 7 – Up to RM50,000

Supports the purchase of commercial intelligence or market research reports for evaluating international business or project opportunities.

Activity 8 – Up to RM50,000

Covers costs associated with developing prototypes, system customization, or localization to align with the requirements of overseas projects.

Activity 9 – Up to RM50,000

Financial aid for participation in overseas training programs organized by certified institutions. These programs aim to enhance skills, productivity, and knowledge specifically for export-related service projects. Training may be conducted physically or virtually and must not be covered by HRDF.

Activity 10 – Up to RM100,000

Covers registration fees for obtaining overseas industry certifications, including those related to sustainability standards based on the four UN categories: Human, Social, Economic, and Environmental. Funding supports pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation stages.

Activity 11 – Up to RM200,000

Funding for the purchase, hire-purchase, or rental of software, machinery, or equipment used in delivering services abroad.

Activity 12 – Up to RM350,000

Reimbursement for logistics costs related to transporting Malaysian products or equipment (port-to-port) required for the execution of awarded overseas service projects.

For more detail:

For SMI FUNDING's official Page Service Export Fund Grant : Visit Here

Please visit here to view Grant

Please visit here to view Loans

Please click here for immediate response