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EXIM BANK MALAYSIA
30 A Vision to Serve Empowering Growth Management Discussion and Analysis
ANNUAL REPORT 2023
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT FRAMEWORK

C. Market Access Support: Malaysia – Djibouti Business Forum

The Djibouti Business Forum is an outreach programme to a
non-traditional market that was organised by EXIM Bank and
MATRADE. The Forum was held in Djibouti, a country located
in North Africa, from 28 November – 3 December 2023,
where EXIM Bank led a delegation of 35 participants from
12 Malaysian companies involved in sectors such as power
generation and distribution, water and sanitation, construction
and infrastructure, education, healthcare and pharmaceutical,
agribusiness, and financial services for a series of engagement
sessions with representatives from the government and business
community in Djibouti.

This Forum further emphasised the Bank’s commitment
to creating development impact by assisting Malaysian
businesses in preparing and accelerating their expansion into
the global market. This platform served as an opportunity to
promote Malaysia’s trade interests with Djibouti, leveraging on
MATRADE’s extensive global network and EXIM Bank’s financial
expertise to provide comprehensive support to Malaysian
exporters and investors.

MEASUREABLE INDICATORS

The PMF has played a significant role in aligning EXIM Bank’s strategic focus with Malaysia’s developmental priorities,
particularly with regards to allocating capital to underserved markets and sectors.

The term “underserved segment” in the context of EXIM Bank encapsulates businesses facing complex challenges in obtaining the
necessary financial support for their cross-border ventures. These challenges often arise from various reasons, such as being new
participants in the export market or navigating unfamiliar conditions in the countries where they operate. In this intricate landscape,
EXIM Bank has taken on a proactive role, significantly extending its financial assistance and guarantee facilities to the underserved
segment with 52 accounts amounting to a total of RM1.73 billion for FY2023.

This commitment not only underscores EXIM Bank’s unwavering dedication to fostering economic growth but also highlights
inclusivity by addressing the unique and nuanced needs of businesses struggling to access conventional financing channels.
By providing substantial support to the underserved, EXIM Bank actively contributes to the promotion of a more inclusive
and equitable development landscape. This, in turn, facilitates the expansion of businesses into new and challenging markets,
representing a significant stride towards a more resilient, diversified and inclusive economic ecosystem that caters to the dynamic
demands of contemporary markets.