KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s banking sector is ending 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.
One of the most significant developments in the domestic financial landscape this year was the acquisition of Export-Import Bank of Malaysia (Exim Bank) and Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank (SME Bank) by Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd in May 2025.
