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An Overview of Small and Medium Enterprises in Malaysia and Pakistan: Past, Present and Future Scenario

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: The main objective of this study was to identify the importance of SMEs in Malaysian and Pakistani economies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in the development and growth of the Malaysian and Pakistani economies. However, their contribution to the national economies of both countries is still relatively small. Malaysian and Pakistani governments have made various fundamental steps to improve the growth of SMEs. In spite of this, SMEs are still facing heaps of challenges and obstacles that deter them from further expanding their businesses and sustainable growth. This study provides the review of the importance of SMEs in Malaysia and Pakistan.

Source: Business and Management Horizons

DOI: 10.5296/bmh.v2i2.5792

Authors: Muhammad Wasim Jan Khan, Muhammad Khalique

Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Language: English

Topic: Economic and Industrial Development

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1994717679

FWCI: 11.57

Cites: 27

Cited by: 68

Related to: 10