A case for a shari’ah compliant alternate credit system to facilitate working capital management for micro, small and medium enterprises in Malaysia

Studies and statistics have shown that micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) enhance competition through economy-wide entrepreneurship, encouraging innovation and improving efficiency as their industries grow. In an increasingly globalized marketplace, it is important for Malaysian MSMEs to remain competitive in order to survive. Due to their size, they face many problems with regards to business operations. One of the main problems is access to financing for working capital management. This paper seeks to identify the main problems faced by Malaysian MSMEs in raising finance to meet their working capital requirements in their business operations, and also delve into the concept of trade credit and its employment in MSME business practices. Finally, the elements of an alternative strategy of working capital management will be proposed and discussed for the betterment of the MSMEs in Malaysia

Abstracts of the International Conference on Business, Accounting and Finance 2023: Embracing New Business Paradigm Shifts

This book presents the abstracts of the selected contributions to the second International Academic Conference 2023, held on 25-26 February 2023 by the International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. IAC 2023 is the coming together of researchers and industry. It’s a place to gather and share groundbreaking ideas, discoveries, and experiences on a variety of thought leadership topics covered under this year’s conference theme, “Embracing New Business Paradigm Shifts". Conference Title: International Academic Conference 2023Conference Acronym: IAC 2023Conference Theme: Embracing New Business Paradigm ShiftsConference Date: 25-26 February 2023Conference Venue: IUMW, MalaysiaConference Organizer: International University of Malaya-Wales, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysi