MyCIF Launches Silver Economy Scheme and VC Profit-Sharing Incentive to Boost MSME Funding Access in Malaysia

MyCIF unveiled the Silver Economy Scheme and VC-Led Profit-Sharing Incentive to enhance funding opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Malaysia.

Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan announced these initiatives at the MyCIF Engagement Day hosted by the Securities Commission Malaysia on March 16, 2026.

Empowering the Silver Economy

The Silver Economy Scheme targets investments in MSMEs catering to Malaysia's ageing population through sectors like care-tech, specialized healthcare, and senior living.

This initiative addresses the rising demand for elder care services amid demographic shifts, fostering innovation and economic contributions from the silver economy.

Innovative VC Incentives

The VC-Led Profit-Sharing Incentive shares 50 percent of profits with venture capital and private equity leads on equity crowdfunding exits.

Gobi Partners and OSK Ventures International have signaled intentions to channel deals to crowd investors via this mechanism.

MyCIF's Proven Track Record

Launched in 2019, MyCIF has co-invested MYR 1.5 billion, catalyzing MYR 7.7 billion in total funding for over 11,500 MSMEs.

The model recycles Ministry of Finance grants 5.2 times by blending public capital with peer-to-peer and equity crowdfunding investments.

The expanded Food Security Scheme now includes agri-tech startups to modernize agriculture and bolster national food security.

Looking Ahead

The 2026 Federal Budget provides an extra MYR 20 million to MyCIF, underscoring commitment to scaling impact.

Securities Commission Chairman Mohammad Faiz Azmi praised the model's synergy of public resilience and crowd wisdom for economic growth.

These schemes promise transformative funding access, driving MSME innovation across high-potential sectors in Malaysia's evolving economy.