18
Aug
2026
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Malaysian SMEs are navigating a period of rapid geoeconomic and geopolitical change: shifting trade borders, new tariffs, evolving compliance standards, and a global realignment of supply chains. These forces are no longer distant policy debates — they are shaping day-to-day decisions on sourcing, pricing, financing, and growth.
SME Forum 2026 brings together policymakers, regulators, financiers, and industry leaders for a full day of direct, practical dialogue with the people who run Malaysia's businesses. Rather than abstract macroeconomic theory, the forum is built around one question: what does this mean for my business, and what should I do about it?
Through keynote addresses, moderated panel discussions, live audience polling, and open Q&A, participants will leave with a clear, actionable picture of the risks and opportunities ahead for the next 30, 90, and 180 days.
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SESSION 1
REDEFINING GLOBAL TRADE — HOW SHIFTING BORDERS AND TARIFFS AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS
OPENING CEREMONY
WELCOME REMARKS
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
SESSION 2
SECURING YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN — CAPTURING THE ‘CHINA PLUS ONE’ ADVANTAGE IN ASEAN
FIRESIDE CHAT
FROM RISK TO STRATEGY: HOW SME LEADERS SHOULD RESPOND TO GEOPOLITICAL UNCERTAINTY
SESSION 3
THE SME TOOLKIT — SMART FINANCING, FAST-TRACK DIGITALISATION, AND ESG COMPLIANCE
