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 implement more than RM9 billion in strategic initiatives under Budget 2026, reaffirming its role as Malaysia’s integrated development finance institution.
The allocation underscores BPMB Group’s mandate in advancing the Ekonomi MADANI vision through impact-driven financing, export facilitation, and SME ecosystem development. As Budget 2026 marks the beginning of the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (RMK13), BPMB Group’s efforts are aligned toward balancing fiscal consolidation with accelerated economic growth — driving innovation, economic complexity, and the well-being of the Rakyat.
The Group’s initiatives are aligned with key national blueprints, including NIMP 2030, the National Semiconductor Strategy, and the Energy Transition Roadmap.
BPMB will spearhead several new financing programmes to accelerate development in strategic sectors, including:
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Semiconductor Financing Programme (RM500 million) – Supporting Malaysia’s participation in the global semiconductor value chain under the National Semiconductor Strategy.
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MADANI Development Programme (RM3 billion) – Financing public infrastructure, utilities, social infrastructure, and national assets in support of RMK13.
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Urban Renewal and Tourism Programme (RM1 billion) – Revitalising urban areas and driving growth in tourism-related industries.
These programmes complement BPMB’s existing RM2 billion allocation across transportation and logistics, renewable energy, sustainable development, Bumiputera empowerment, digital infrastructure, and capital access initiatives.
SME Bank will continue to fortify Malaysia’s MSME ecosystem through tailored financing and development initiatives designed to enhance resilience, innovation, and competitiveness.
New programmes include:
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Skim Pemacu Koperasi (RM100 million) – Providing asset and working capital financing for registered cooperatives.
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Dana Induk Payung (RM200 million) – Supporting high-potential SMEs to scale as anchors, franchisors, or licensors.
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Technology Adoption Fund (RM300 million) – Accelerating smart technology and digital transformation in manufacturing and services.
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Dana Pemangkin Ekosistem IBS 3.0 (RM200 million) – Encouraging Industrial Building System (IBS) adoption among SMEs for sustainable construction.
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Maju Usahawan MADANI 2.0 (RM2 million grant) – Providing training for micro, youth, women, and rural entrepreneurs in financial management, ESG, digitalisation, and marketing.
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Business Exports Programme (RM6 million grant) – Implemented with MATRADE and partners to enhance SME export readiness and internationalisation.
SME Bank will also continue to strengthen key sectors such as tourism, technology, Industry 4.0, Halal industry development, women entrepreneurship, and social enterprise empowerment.
EXIM Bank will play a central role in reinforcing Malaysia’s global trade presence through new programmes including:
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Skim Eksport Lonjakan (RM500 million) – Providing exporters with financial solutions to mitigate cost pressures and scale globally amid shifting trade dynamics.
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Malaysia Global Connect (MGC Go Export Cover) (RM5 million) – Supporting takaful protection for Malaysian exporters against commercial and political risks, facilitating safer expansion into strategic non-traditional markets such as Africa, Central Asia, ASEAN, and OIC member countries.
This programme will be strengthened through a strategic partnership with the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) under the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).
BPMB Group further lauded the Government’s commitment to balanced, reform-driven growth under Budget 2026, which allocates RM419.2 billion to strengthen fiscal discipline, drive sustainable development, and accelerate economic reforms.
As Malaysia’s unified development finance institution, BPMB Group remains steadfast in supporting national priorities through the mobilisation of impact capital and the empowerment of strategic sectors critical to Malaysia’s long-term growth and resilience.