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	Speaking at a briefing after the Malaysia Exporters Market Access Solutions Forum, Deputy Finance Minister Donald Lim Siang Chai said: &ldquo;We are looking at ways of increasing funding for Exim Bank and SME Bank. At the moment, the paid-up capital [of the two banks] is quite small.</div>
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	&ldquo;We have had a few discussions with the ministry so that more SMEs can get loans. These are areas in which we want to assist export-oriented businesses.&rdquo;&nbsp;</div>
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Bigger funds for Malaysian SMEs

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Bigger funds for Malaysian SMEs

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