Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNS), an agency under
the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and
Consumerism, is currently responsible for the development
of the franchise industry and the implementation of the
Government’s franchise development efforts. PNS provides
financing facilities for prospective franchisors and franchisees
as well as business and advisory support services
and education programs. The Malaysian experience is
an interesting precedent for governments in developing
countries that seek to harness the SME development
potential of strong and viable franchise systems.