KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad Group (“BPMB Group” or “the Group”) has been entrusted by the Government with more than RM7 billion in strategic initiatives across seven priority sectors under National Budget 2027. The seven priority sectors comprise export empowerment, sustainability, transportation and logistics, entrepreneur development, high-growth and high-value industries, tourism and infrastructure.
Reflecting the National Budget 2027 theme, Malaysia MADANI: Reaching for the Skies, While Anchored on Our Values, these initiatives support the Government’s focus on key sectors that support productivity, investment, competitiveness and sustainable economic growth. The integration of SME Bank Malaysia Berhad (“SME Bank”) and EXIM Bank Malaysia Berhad (“EXIM Bank”) further strengthens BPMB Group’s mandate as Malaysia’s unified development finance group, bringing together greater capital strength and broader capabilities to expand access to development financing, accelerate strategic investment and deliver measurable development impact in line with Bank Negara Malaysia’s Performance Measurement Framework (“PMF”).
Advancing Malaysia’s Export Competitiveness
Under Export Empowerment, RM1 billion will help Malaysian exporters navigate global market uncertainties and expand their presence in new and non-traditional markets.
Financing initiatives include:
- Local Acceleration and Growth Programme (RM500 million): Affordable financing for manufacturers, service providers, and local vendors to boost capacity, productivity, and competitiveness to support domestic business growth and strengthen participation in the value and supply chains of multinational corporations (MNCs), leading local corporates as well as strategic sectors identified under the New Industrial Master Plan (“NIMP”) 2030. This programme aims to deepen their integration into regional and global value and supply chains.
- Export Leap Scheme (RM500 million): Supporting and strengthening the capabilities and skills of Malaysian entrepreneurs / exporters to enter or further expand their footprint in international markets, including frontiers and non-traditional markets, as well as supporting exporters in navigating heightened competition and increasing costs from the current global and geopolitical uncertainties.
- Malaysia Global Connect (MGC) GoExport Cover (RM5 million grant): Providing a safety net against trade risks to aspiring and existing exporters entering new and non-traditional markets, thus reducing their vulnerability to commercial risk whilst facilitating and encouraging their market expansion.
- Business Export Programme (RM3 million grant): Building the export readiness and market access capabilities of Bumiputera Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (“MSMEs”) in the services and manufacturing sectors.
Scaling Sustainable Growth
Under the RM2 billion Sustainability mandate, the Group will facilitate the transition of Malaysian businesses towards lower-carbon and more sustainable operations, aligned with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (“NETR”) and evolving global sustainability requirements.
Initiatives include:
- Dana Kelestarian Alam 2.0 (RM2 billion): Financing Malaysian companies undertaking low-carbon initiatives and transitioning towards more sustainable business operations.
- National Energy Transition Facility (“NETF”) (RM50 million): Supporting high-potential energy transition projects that require targeted assistance to progress towards commercial viability.
Building a More Resilient Transport and Logistics Ecosystem
A dedicated RM1 billion will support a more resilient transportation and logistics ecosystem, enhance supply chain efficiency and strengthen Malaysia’s aerospace capabilities under the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint (“MAIB”) 2030.
Initiatives include:
- Transportation & Logistics Programme (RM800 million): Financing companies and projects across logistics and transportation, maritime and oil and gas (“O&G”) industries.
- Aerospace Programme (RM200 million): Financing companies across the aerospace ecosystem, including maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) activities.
Catalysing Entrepreneurial Growth.
A total of RM858 million will advance Entrepreneur Development in alignment with the National Entrepreneurship Policy 2030, targeting Bumiputera entrepreneurs, the Halal industry ecosystem, women and youth entrepreneurs, rural communities, social enterprises and franchise industry players.
Initiatives include:
- Bumiputera Economic Development Programme (RM600 million): Expanding access to financing for Bumiputera entrepreneurs, including businesses within the Halal industry ecosystem.
- MySMELady 3.0 (RM100 million): Expanding financing access for women-owned MSMEs to support business growth.
- Umbrella Ecosystem (RM150 million): Supporting the growth of franchise and licensing ecosystems, including franchisors, franchisees, licensors and licensees.
- Maju Usahawan Madani 3.0 (RM8 million grant): Strengthening the capabilities of entrepreneurs from underserved segments, including social enterprises, youth, women and rural communities.
Accelerating High-Growth and High-Value Industries
For high-growth and high-value industries, RM750 million will accelerate technology adoption and innovation in support of Malaysia’s transition towards a higher-value economy under NIMP 2030, the Industry4WRD: National Policy on Industry 4.0 and the National Semiconductor Strategy.
Initiatives include:
- Technology Adoption Fund (RM500 million): Financing technology adoption, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 initiatives, including among contractors, manufacturers and installers of Industrialised Building System (“IBS”) components.
- Semiconductor Financing Programme (RM250 million): Financing semiconductor companies with the potential to scale capabilities and strengthen Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem under the National Semiconductor Strategy.
Elevating Malaysia’s Tourism Sector
A further RM700 million will support the continued growth of Malaysia’s tourism ecosystem and tourism-related businesses.
Initiatives include:
- Special Fund for Tourism (RM200 million): Expanding financing access for SMEs operating in tourism and tourism-related sectors.
- Tourism Programme (RM500 million): Financing companies across the tourism and tourism-related sectors to support sector growth.
Building Future-Ready Infrastructure
For infrastructure, RM700 million will support high-impact projects and essential facilities aligned with Malaysia’s economic and social development needs.
This will be delivered through:
- MADANI Infrastructure Programme (RM700 million): Financing Malaysian companies involved in major public infrastructure, utilities, social infrastructure, food security and national assets and security-related projects.
Collectively, these initiatives reinforce BPMB Group’s mandate, translating the National Budget 2027 priorities into targeted financing and measurable development outcomes. With an allocation of approximately
RM510 billion, the National Budget 2027 advances stronger growth, productivity, sustainability and economic reform under the
MADANI economic framework and the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (“RMK13”), while enabling the Group to address financing gaps, advance strategic sectors and support Malaysian businesses from domestic growth through to international expansion.
For more information on BPMB Group’s initiatives and development programmes, please visit
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SOURCE: Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad Group
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BPMB Group
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