KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (“BPMB”) Group, together with its subsidiaries, Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (“SME Bank”) and Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (“EXIM Bank”), has been entrusted by the Government to spearhead over RM9 billion strategic initiatives under Budget 2026. These initiatives reflect the Group’s pivotal role as Malaysia’s integrated development finance institution, driving the Ekonomi MADANI vision through impact-driven financing, export facilitation, and SME ecosystem development.  

The Government’s trust in the Group’s capacity to deliver coordinated and high-impact financing solutions that contribute meaningfully to national priorities is reaffirmed through these initiatives. As Budget 2026 marks the start of the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (“RMK13”), BPMB Group is focused on balancing fiscal consolidation with accelerated economic development – advancing economic complexity, promoting innovation, and enhancing the well-being of the Rakyat. Budget 2026 lays the foundation for the next chapter of Ekonomi MADANI, balancing fiscal consolidation with accelerated economic development, while advancing economic complexity and improving the well-being of the Rakyat.

Aligned with national blueprints including NIMP 2030, the National Semiconductor Strategy, and the Energy Transition Roadmap, the Group is building an integrated development finance ecosystem that supports Malaysia’s transition towards a more innovative, resilient, and sustainable future. 

Catalysing High-Impact Sectors to Advance National Priorities
BPMB will spearhead new financing programmes aimed at driving growth in high-impact sectors and supporting national priorities, including:
· Semiconductor Financing Programme (RM500 million): Supporting Malaysia’s participation in the global semiconductor value chain under the National Semiconductor Strategy.
· MADANI Development Programme (RM3 billion): Financing public infrastructure, utilities, social infrastructure and national security / assets in support of RMK13.
· Urban Renewal and Tourism Programme (RM1 billion): Revitalising urban sites and tourism-related industries.
 
These new mandates complement and strengthen BPMB’s existing programmes with continued total allocation of over RM2 billion in the following sectors - Transportation & Logistics, Renewable Energy & Transition, Sustainable Development & Transition, Bumiputera Economic Development, Digital Infrastructure & High-Impact Sectors, and Capital Access.
 
Fuelling SME Transformation for a Stronger Economy
SME Bank will continue to strengthen the MSME ecosystem through targeted financing and capacity-building programmes designed to enhance competitiveness, resilience, and innovation, including:
 
New Programmes
· Skim Pemacu Koperasi (RM100 million): Providing asset and working capital financing for registered cooperatives under the Malaysia Cooperative Commission.
· Dana Induk Payung (RM200 million): Supporting high-potential SMEs to scale as Anchors, Franchisors or Licensors, fostering new entrepreneurial ecosystems.
· Technology Adoption Fund (RM300 million): Accelerating smart technology adoption and digital transformation across manufacturing and services sectors.
· Dana Pemangkin Ekosistem IBS 3.0 (RM200 million): Promoting Industrial Building System (IBS) adoption among SMEs to promote sustainable construction.
· Maju Usahawan MADANI 2.0 (RM2 million grant): Equipping micro, youth, women and rural entrepreneurs with training on financial management, digitalisation, ESG practices and marketing
· Business Exports Programme (RM6 million grant): A structured intervention programme in collaboration with MATRADE and other strategic partners to accelerate SME internationalisation and export readiness. 

SME Bank continues to support the entire MSME ecosystem through its existing programmes that support growth across key sectors including tourism, export-oriented, technology and Industry 4.0, Halal industry ecosystem, sustainability and low-carbon transition, women entrepreneurship, franchise ecosystem development and social enterprise empowerment.
 
Powering Malaysia’s Presence in the Global Markets
EXIM Bank will continue to reinforce Malaysia’s global trade position through:
 
New Programmes
· Skim Eksport Lonjakan (RM500 million): Supporting exporters through financing solutions in mitigating cost pressures, scale internationally and enhancing competitiveness and resilience amid evolving global trade dynamics.
· Malaysia Global Connect (MGC Go Export Cover) (RM5 million): Supporting takaful protection contributions that safeguards Malaysian exporters due to commercial and political risks, while easing financial burdens and ensuring safe and sustainable export momentum into strategic non-traditional markets such as Africa, Central Asia, ASEAN and OIC member countries, strengthened via a strategic partnership with the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICEIC) under the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).
 
In aligning with the MADANI economic framework, BPMB Group lauds the Government’s commitment to balanced, reform-driven growth under Budget 2026, which allocates RM419.2 billion to strengthen fiscal discipline, advance economic reforms, and drive sustainable development. BPMB Group remains steadfast in supporting these national priorities through its role as the country’s unified development finance institution, driving impact capital and empowering strategic sectors across the nation.
 
For more information on BPMB Group’s initiatives and development programmes, please visit www.bpmb.com.my, www.smebank.com.my or www.exim.com.my. 

About BPMB Group
 
BPMB Group is a group of companies consisting of Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB), Pembangunan Leasing Corporation Sdn Bhd, BPMB Dana Sdn Bhd, with the addition of the newly acquired entities EXIM Bank and SME Bank on 1 May 2025. The Group is committed to delivering impact capital for national development, actively supports nation-building efforts and fosters sustainable and inclusive growth. This will drive national impact across key themes: infrastructure development, sustainability, inclusive growth, SME support, and digital innovation.

For more information, please contact:
gcc@bpmb.com.my
communications@smebank.com.my
communications@exim.com.my 

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SOURCE: Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (SME Bank)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Izzat Ratna
Head, Public Relations & Corporate Social Responsibility
Strategic Communication, Corporate Strategy
Tel: +603 2615 2113  | +6012 642 1889

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