Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlighted the importance of supporting SMEs as global supply chains shift to ASEAN, which he described as the "new China" poised to be both a major manufacturing hub and consumer base. With ASEAN’s growing middle class and increasing foreign direct investment (FDI), SMEs can capitalise on regional opportunities. He also emphasised the need for financial lifelines, such as the MIDF-AKPK collaboration, to ensure business recovery and supply chain resilience.ZAFRUL: SUPPORT SMES IN CAPTURING ASEAN MARKET
Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlighted the importance of supporting SMEs as global supply chains shift to ASEAN, which he described as the "new China" poised to be both a major manufacturing hub and consumer base. With ASEAN’s growing middle class and increasing foreign direct investment (FDI), SMEs can capitalise on regional opportunities. He also emphasised the need for financial lifelines, such as the MIDF-AKPK collaboration, to ensure business recovery and supply chain resilience.
