MBSB GROUP LAUNCHES COMMERCIAL BANKING CENTRE AT MATRADE TO SUPPORT SME EXPORTERS
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 FEBRUARY 2025 (FRIDAY): MBSB Group has launched its Commercial Banking Centre at MATRADE, further strengthening its commitment to supporting SMEs and mid-sized companies, particularly those expanding into international markets. Located within MATRADE, Malaysia’s national trade promotion agency, the centre provides businesses with seamless access to financial solutions, trade advisory and strategic insights to strengthen their global competitiveness.
The launch event was attended by MATRADE Chairman YB Dato’ Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican, MATRADE CEO Datuk Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz, MBSB Group Chairman Dato’ Wan Kamaruzaman, Group CEO Encik Rafe Haneef and senior management teams from both MATRADE and MBSB Group, reflecting their shared vision of empowering SMEs in the export sector.
“The establishment of this centre within MATRADE is a key step in enabling SMEs and mid-sized companies to scale internationally. Businesses need more than financing. They require strategic support, industry insights and seamless access to trade advisory. The presence of MBSB Group within MATRADE will serve as a catalyst for businesses to explore new opportunities with confidence,” said Dato’ Seri Reezal Merican.
The Commercial Banking Centre offers trade financing, working capital solutions, CAPEX financing and cash management services tailored to the needs of SMEs and mid-sized companies. By embedding financial expertise within MATRADE, MBSB Group aims to support businesses in leveraging new market opportunities and strengthening their financial resilience.
“The launch of our Commercial Banking Centre at MATRADE is a game changer for SMEs and mid-sized companies aspiring to grow beyond Malaysia. We recognise that businesses today need more than just financing. They need a banking partner that understands their journey, anticipates their needs, and supports them every step of the way,” said Dato’ Wan Kamaruzaman, Chairman of MBSB Group.
The centre aligns with Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), which emphasises export expansion, digitalisation and the development of high-value industries. MBSB Group’s expansion strategy includes Commercial Banking Centres across Malaysia, with locations in PJ Sentral, Penang, Seberang Jaya, Johor Bahru, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu, as well as new centres in Putrajaya, Shah Alam, Ipoh and Kuala Terengganu, ensuring SMEs nationwide have access to dedicated financial support.
“With Malaysia’s strong focus on growing high-value industries and increasing export competitiveness under NIMP 2030, this Commercial Banking Centre at MATRADE is our way of ensuring that SMEs and mid-sized companies have easy access to the capital, advisory services and digital banking tools needed to succeed in today’s dynamic global marketplace,” added Encik Rafe Haneef, Group CEO of MBSB Group.
“I am pleased to welcome MBSB Group’s Commercial Banking Centre to MATRADE’ premise. This is part of our transformation into a dynamic business hub, enhancing the services available to our tenants, domestic companies as well as international business community. By fostering a more vibrant trade ecosystem, we aim to support business growth and global connectivity. The launch of MBSB Group’s Commercial Banking Centre aligns with this vision, providing seamless financial solutions and trade advisory including through digital avenues that empower Malaysian exporters in the global marketplace,” said Datuk Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz, CEO of MATRADE.
MBSB Group encourages businesses to engage with its financial advisors at the new Commercial Banking Centre at MATRADE to explore financing, trade solutions and advisory services.
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Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
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About MATRADE
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) was established on 1 March 1993 as the national trade promotional arm under Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). MATRADE’s primary role is to assist Malaysian exporters in developing and expanding their export markets. Aligned with Malaysia’s commercial diplomacy efforts, MATRADE is the nation’s trade facilitator and champion of Malaysian-made products and services on the global stage.
About MBSB Bank
MBSB (formerly known as Malaysia Building Society Berhad) has been a vital contributor of the nation’s financial services industry and economic development for more than 70 years. MBSB is also the financial holding company of MBSB Bank Berhad (MBSB Bank) and Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF). MBSB Bank is a progressive Islamic Bank that offers Shariah compliant banking facilities to retail, SME and corporate customers while MIDF is a financial services provider focusing on investment banking, development finance, and asset management.
