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A VISION COMMITMENT EMPOWERING ENSURING ENHANCING FINANCIAL
TO SERVE TO LEAD GROWTH SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE STATEMENTS 35

Opportunities are also expected with the reopening of I would like to convey my sincere appreciation to my
China’s economy, which is anticipated to have positive fellow Board Members, Shariah Committee Members
cross-border spillover to trading partners like Malaysia. and EXIM Bank’s top management for steering the Bank
In addition, trade agreements like the Regional Comprehensive on course towards diligently discharging our mandate.
Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Comprehensive and To all EXIMers who have dedicatedly served through thick and
Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) thin, thank you for staying the course and helping the Bank
offer opportunities for local SMEs to penetrate and to expand meet the challenges of recent years. Your loyalty is recognised
their businesses, as well as diversify their supply chain with the and appreciated.
participating countries.
Last but not least, as a development bank for the past
To that effect, the Bank is poised to intensify efforts in 28 years, EXIM Bank has also been consistently supported
serving the underserved segment of SMEs and Commercials. and driven by the policies and schemes introduced by the
Hence the Bank will work towards delivering its mandate in government. My sincere gratitude goes out to all our
capturing these financing opportunities which will further help stakeholders – the Ministry of Finance (MOF), MITI and BNM,
the Bank in making its mark in the industry. for their ongoing and continuous guidance and assistance.

Thank you to all who have been a part of our journey to
ACKNOWLEDgEMENTS
date and we look forward to reaching greater heights and
The past years of pandemic turbulence have shifted the Bank further enhance EXIM Bank’s role as a leading Development
slightly off-course our core mandate. As businesses resume Financial Institution for cross-border financing and insurance
normal operations and industries continue to evolve, it is for the country.
important that EXIM realigns its focus with the right strategies
Thank you.
on portfolio growth, service efficiency, workforce productivity
and adaptability to thrive and make our mark. This will drive us
into the next phase of growth. DATO’ AZMAN MAHMUD
Chairman
EXIM Bank Malaysia