Bank Pembangunan Malaysia receives over RM7 billion to fund seven priority sectors

Under the 2027 Budget, Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd has been granted more than RM7 billion to support strategic initiatives across seven priority sectors identified by the national plan. Export empowerment will receive RM1 billion, split between acceleration and leap schemes and related grants. Sustainability projects are allocated RM2 billion via Dana Kelestarian Alam 2.0, plus RM50 million from the National Energy Transition Facility for energy-transition ventures.

Transportation and logistics will get RM1 billion, with RM800 million for logistics, maritime, oil-gas and RM200 million for aerospace. Entrepreneur development is set to receive RM858 million targeting Bumiputera, women, youth, rural and halal enterprises, including RM600 million for the Bumiputera programme, RM100 million for MySMELady 3.0, RM150 million for the Umbrella Ecosystem and an RM8 million grant for Maju Usahawan Madani 3.0.

High-growth and high-value industries will obtain RM750 million for technology adoption and semiconductor expansion. Tourism and Madani infrastructure each receive RM700 million for programmes and public projects. The bank said that merging SME Bank Malaysia Bhd and EXIM Bank Malaysia Bhd strengthens its ability to provide development financing and drive productivity and competitiveness for Malaysian businesses.