SME Competitiveness Rating for Enhancement (SCORE)
Objective
A diagnostic tool used to rate and enhance competitiveness of SMEs based on their performance and capabilities Functions
- Identifies strengths and weaknesses of SMEs in order to recommend measures for improvements;
- Facilitate linkages of potential SMEs with large companies / MNCs; and
- Link export-ready companies to MATRADE.
Characteristics

Status of Development of SCORE Models

SCORE Parameters
The capability and performance is measured based on seven parameters that vary across sectors. Examples of parameters for manufacturing and MRS are:
- Business Performance;
- Financial Capability;
- Management Capability;
- Production Capacity;
- Technical Capability
- Quality System; and
- Innovation.
Example of Radar Diagram for 3-Star firm
Strategic Partners collaboration
![]() Ms. Hazina Mohamad |
Ms. Sheryn Sum Pei San |
![]() Ms. Norizah Mansor Tel : 03-40274080 Email : nm.pip@mod.gov.my |
![]() Ms. Che Fara Nurnazili Ramli Tel : 03-26988415 Email : fara@mypsdc.com |
![]() Ms. Ida Zuraida Md. Yusof Tel : 03-26170341/03-26170200 Email : ida@cidb.gov.my |


















