PETALING JAYA: Malayan Banking Bhd
’s (Maybank) social impact uplifted 1.49 million lives in its financial year 2025 ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY25), mobilising RM29.41bil in social investments.
In a statement, the bank said this was premised by its two-pronged approach to social impact spearheaded by its Social Financing and Social Empowerment initiatives introduced last year.
“As Maybank transitions into its next strategic phase under ROAR30, it carries forward reinforced values, anchored on purpose, integrity and impact, into every action and decision – to serve customers, communities and economies across Asean and beyond.
“Social Impact remains a key differentiator for Maybank with an added focus on raising the floor and raising the ceiling - centered on improving lives and enabling a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.”
From FY14 to FY25, Maybank has uplifted 5.76 million lives and mobilised RM76.02bil in social impact investment cumulatively.
“Under its Social Financing initiative, Maybank served over 490,000 customers across Asean in FY25 by providing affordable financing solutions and facilities for the lower income segments of society including individuals and micro, small and medium enterprises.
“This includes disbursement of affordable and accessible mortgages and automobile financing and insurance offerings to the tune of over RM29.33bil for the same period.”
Cumulatively from FY14 – FY25, Maybank has supported 2.36 million customers, and disbursed RM75.57bil in social financing.
On the Social Empowerment front, Maybank said it strengthened its focus on capacity building and skills development under three key pillars of Education, Community, and Environment.
“It covers scholarships, tuition and bursaries, financial literary, entrepreneurship and vocational skills, sustainability and environment conservation that impact numerous beneficiary segments.
“In FY25, via 110 ongoing Social Empowerment initiatives, Maybank supported close to one million beneficiaries and mobilised more than RM77mil.
From FY24 – FY25, Maybank’s Social Empowerment initiatives touched 3.40 million lives, mobilising RM446.78mil in investment.
