SOFT LOAN FOR AUTOMATION AND MODERNISATION (SLSAM)
3. Eligible Expenses:
- Automation*
Financing for
- Purchase of new or reconditioned** automation related machinery and equipment;
- Costs related to the installation, commissioning and related training as well as maintenance of the machinery; and
- Purchase of software and computer peripherals related to the development of the automation system.
* The above activities must result in a reduced number of foreign workers employed.
**For reconditioned machinery and equipment, the age must not be more than 5 years.
4. Minimum Loan Amount: RM100,000
5. Maximum Loan Amount: RM5.0 million.
6. Margin of Financing:
- Up to 85% for new machinery and equipment.
- Up to 60% for reconditioned machinery and equipment.
- Up to 70% for services engaged by the company for the purpose of M&A. Payment will be made upon defrayment of 30 percent of its services cost.
7. Repayment Period: 5 to 7 years including grade period of up to 1 year.
8. Interest rate: 4% on yearly rest.