The Role of Islamic Microfinance Institution in Women Micro-Entrepreneurs Sustainability during Covid-19 in Johor

The COVID-19 pandemic, a global health crisis, has had a severe negative impact on society and economy globally. All businesses activities are unable to conduct except the essential services and natural resource sectors. Micro-entrepreneurs impact the most where their business size and scale is relatively small. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the support provided by Islamic microfinance institutions towards women micro-entre- preneurs sustainability during COVID-19 in Johor. This study is conducted using a qualitative approach that is cantered around the perspectives of participants. A small sample size is used to explore a particular issue in depth. A semi structured interview and case study with 12 women micro-entrepreneurs from the food and beverages sector under Islamic microfinance institution, Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) in Johor is carried out. The result shows that Islamic microfinance institutions play an important role in supporting women micro-entrepreneurs sustainability during COVID-19. This study would contribute towards better practice for policy makers with recommendations provided by participants.