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The COVID-19 pandemic has inflicted nations with enormous impact, socially and economically. This study seeks to examine the impact of COVID-19 on SMEs in Malaysia. The data was collected from a questionnaire-based survey and interviews conducted in July and early August 2020. The results of this study focused on the background of the SMEs, the impact on SMEs during Covid 19 crisis, particularly on the use of online distribution channel to sustain their business, and the economic stimulus package provided by the government to the SMEs. Findings showed that the severity of COVID-19 impact on SMEs in Malaysia differs according to the nature and size of the business. Among the impacts noted in this study are disruption in the business operation, reduction in both the supply and demand of the products, low production, financial instability, and the shift to the digital distribution channel. Moreover, this study indicated that government intervention plays a significant role in facilitating the SMEs to sustain their business in the industry.
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To Cite this Article: Hasin, H., Jamil, A., Johari, Y. C., & Kasim, E. S. (2021). COVID-19 and its Impact on Small and Medium Enterprises: Evidence from Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting Finance and Management Sciences, 11(11), 719–739.
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