KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- In line with its commitment to advancing customers and society, CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad (collectively “CIMB” or “the Bank”) today announced targeted assistance measures to support individual and business customers impacted by the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East.
The measures are designed to ease immediate financial pressures, support cash flow continuity and strengthen customer resilience during this period of heightened uncertainty. This includes tailored assistance for both individual and business customers, including small and medium enterprises, taking into account their specific financial circumstances.
Novan Amirudin, Group Chief Executive Officer of CIMB said, “Amid heightened global uncertainties, it is critical that we continue to support the economy and ensure our customers remain resilient. CIMB is committed to standing alongside our customers as they navigate evolving challenges, ensuring financial support remains available. These measures are aimed at providing timely and practical support to help customers manage their financial commitments and sustain business continuity during this period.”
Eligible customers may benefit from up to six months’ payment relief on loan and financing facilities. In addition, business customers can access customised restructuring and rescheduling (“R&R”) solutions to better manage repayment obligations and sustain operations. Customers seeking assistance may apply via the Payment Assistance Programme forms available on CIMB’s website, contact their Relationship Managers or visit any CIMB branch nationwide.
For more information, please visit
https://www.cimb.com.my/en/personal/help-support/relief-assistance/relief-and-support.html.
About CIMB CIMB is one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets. Listed on Bursa Malaysia via CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, it had a market capitalisation of approximately RM89.0 billion as at 31 December 2025. It offers consumer banking, commercial banking, wholesale banking, transaction banking, Islamic banking and asset management products and services. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Group is present across ASEAN in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Beyond ASEAN, the Group has market presence in China, Hong Kong and UK. CIMB has one of the most extensive retail branch networks in ASEAN with 573 branches and over 33,000 employees as at 31 December 2025. CIMB’s investment banking arm is one of the largest Asia Pacific-based investment banks, which together with its awardwinning treasury & markets and corporate banking units comprise the Group’s leading wholesale banking franchise. CIMB is also the 91.45% shareholder of Bank CIMB Niaga in Indonesia, and 94.83% shareholder of CIMB Thai in Thailand.
SOURCE: CIMB Group
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Anis Azharuddin / Kelvin Jude Muthu
Group Corporate Communications
CIMB Group Holdings Berhad
Email: anis.azharuddin@cimb.com / kelvinjude.muthu@cimb.com
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