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34 EXIM BANK MALAYSIA ANNUAL REPORT 2022

CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT

Supporting inclusive growth, the Bank provides outreach Management System during the year under review was a
and advisory support by way of engagements with industry critical step forward in ensuring EXIM’s continued evolution
associations, such as Malaysian International Chambers of as a responsible DFI. The establishment of a comprehensive
Commerce & Industry (MICCI), Malaysia South-South Association Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Framework is
(MASSA), the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) also in the pipeline towards a future driven by positive impacts.
and the MITI’s agencies, such as MATRADE. EXIM also works
to support the unique needs of minority-owned businesses, OUTLOOK FOR FY2023
providing hands-on guidance on how to qualify and access
EXIM financing in order to grow their exports. The challenges and uncertainties in the global economy are
expected to continue. Despite the uncertain environment,
During the year, the Bank also continued to support CSR the Bank is committed to steadfastly step-up efforts to
initiatives that uplifted underserved communities and foster provide support needed by companies to stay resilient.
awareness on environmental issues. The Board will ensure effective oversight in all undertakings
by the Bank in ensuring that sound and prudent policies and
Refer to Specific Disclosure on Developmental
practices are upheld, and that obligations to shareholders
Performance on page 43 and CSR report on page 46.
and stakeholders are met.
MAKINg STRIDES IN gOVERNANCE AND Proactive measures to be taken towards potentially affected
SuSTAINABILITY sectors have been outlined within the strategy going
forward. These include focusing on strengthening supply
As the ultimate steward of the Bank, the Board rigorously chains and support towards improving national self-sufficiency
steers the Bank towards good governance and practices through vendor financing programmes. Support will be
that fortify a sustainable future for all our stakeholders. provided not only in terms of financing, but also includes
The Bank’s implementation of a sound Anti-Bribery guiding them to becoming export-ready companies.