KUALA LUMPUR, December 29 – Maybank has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering a people-centric ASEAN during Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025. With the region’s economic resilience and the ASEAN-6 GDP growth projected at +4.7% in 2025, Maybank aligns with the Chairmanship’s theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” aiming to drive socio-economic development through its values-driven financial services.
Anchored on four pillars—Values-Based Finance, Inclusive Economy, Sustainability, and Social Impact—Maybank aims to foster financial stability, cross-border trade, and community empowerment across Southeast Asia. Among its initiatives, Maybank introduced HERpower to uplift women-led SMEs, expanded its global Islamic banking portfolio with RM85.3 billion in assets under management, and launched Salaam Market, a digital platform supporting the Halal economy.
By leveraging digital banking and strategic partnerships, including investments in Funding Societies | Modalku, Maybank seeks to bridge funding gaps for MSMEs. With its strong regional presence and innovative solutions, Maybank remains steadfast in strengthening ASEAN’s position as a competitive economic hub while driving meaningful social impact across the region.
