Great news for Malaysian business owners! The Newswav SME Free Advertising Grant is back, and we’re going BIGGER.
This year, the program has been scaled up significantly, offering up to RM5,000,000* worth of free advertising (at RM50,000 per SME), helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) amplify their brand visibility and connect with a wider audience than ever before.
If you missed it the first time, now is your chance to apply!
Why This Grant Matters
Standing out in today's market is tough, and advertising can be expensive.
For many SMEs, budget constraints often stand in the way of meaningful brand exposure. Recognising this challenge, Newswav is stepping up once again to level the playing field, empowering Malaysian businesses with advertising solutions that drive awareness. With 3,800,000 total app installs and an average of 7,300,000 monthly visits, we put your brand in front of one of Malaysia's most engaged news audiences.
What’s Included in the Grant
Each successful applicant receives an advertising package worth RM50,000, comprising:
- 1x English Article Write-Up: An evergreen, SEO-friendly write-up featuring your brand story. Pinned on Homepage for 6 hours, accompanied by a Facebook Post, and will be featured on #MySMEStory highlight
- Display Advertising: This includes 1-day splash ad, 7-days native feed ad, and 1-day 100% SOV Homepage Feed Takeover to ensure maximum visibility
✨ Additional perk: Don't have existing creatives for your display ads? No worries! We provide a complimentary design service too (limit to 1 revision)

How to Apply
This grant is open to Malaysian SMEs registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). Applying is straightforward:
- Submit your application: Fill in the application form with your business details and provide necessary documents
- Await our response: We will get back to you within 10 working days on the status of your application
Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Whether you're looking to build brand awareness, drive traffic, or tell your story, this grant is your platform to do it, at zero cost.
*Terms and conditions apply
