Suggestions for research on small and medium-sized enterprises in Malaysia

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered to be one of the important components of the business ecosystem in Malaysia.As part of the business ecosystem, SMEs contribute significantly to the Malaysian economy.Although they play a key role in the national economy, research on SMEs appears to be not only restricted but also overlooked.The review of the literature reveals that as a field of study, SMEs have received limited theoretical as well as empirical contributions. This paper reviews the literature and past studies in an attempt to identify the issues related to this area of study as well as provides some suggestions for further research on SMEs