Kuala Lumpur: For the twelfth consecutive year, Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (‘SME Bank’) has been honoured with multiple prestigious awards by the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (‘ADFIAP’) at the 2025 Sustainable Development Awards, alongside marking the Bank’s inaugural win at the Marketing-Interactive Public Relations Awards 2025. These awards highlight SME Bank’s commitment to excellence by inspiring more SMEs to embrace innovation and drive transformation, in addition to highlighting their success stories, cementing the Bank’s reputation as one of the country’s leading development financial institutions (‘DFIs’).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, SME Bank Acting Group President/Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Dr. Mohammad Hardee Ibrahim, expressed that they are honoured to receive these recognitions as they reflect their commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Malaysian SMEs. Dr. Ibrahim emphasized the pride in carrying a national mandate that extends beyond financing. These accolades underscore SME Bank’s pivotal role in shaping a resilient and inclusive SME ecosystem, aligned with national development goals and responsive to the evolving needs of local entrepreneurs.

Dr. Ibrahim further mentioned that by promoting sustainability through innovation, SME Bank is reinforcing its commitment to setting new benchmarks of excellence while championing business practices that drive positive socio-economic impact. This approach ensures long-term environmental and economic well-being, aligning with the Bank’s goal of fostering a robust SME sector in Malaysia.