The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and CIMB Bank Berhad have formalized a strategic partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate high value, sustainable investments, deepen industrial ecosystems, and enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness.
MIDA said in a statement on Thursday that the collaboration creates a strategic bridge linking Malaysia’s national investment priorities with CIMB’s regional financial network.
Together, the partnership will drive capital mobilization that supports technology adoption, supply chain resilience, and sustainable enterprise growth.
Through this MoU, MIDA and CIMB will design a series of investment-focused programs that go beyond traditional promotion — enabling investors and businesses to access tailored financial solutions, cross-border advisory, and sustainable financing frameworks.
The collaboration will also promote cross border business expansion, supporting Malaysian companies to build presence in new markets and integrate into regional value chains.
CIMB will leverage its Wholesale Banking and Commercial & Transaction Banking expertise to deliver end-to-end support for both foreign and domestic investors, particularly in high-impact sectors.
Through its comprehensive financing ecosystem, CIMB will help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) scale into regional supply chains, participate in high-value industrial activities, and meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and green-transition goals.
The collaboration will also include data insights, publications, and knowledge sharing to strengthen policy developments and enrich investor engagement.
Both organizations will coordinate co-branding and outreach across digital and investor platforms to further amplify Malaysia’s position as a trusted, forward-looking investment destination.
“This collaboration with CIMB marks a decisive move to elevate Malaysia’s ecosystem and accelerate the delivery of high-impact projects,
“MIDA’s strong track record in securing strategic investments across key sectors serves as a platform for this partnership to translate opportunities into tangible outcomes,” said Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA.
“By combining our investor relationships and sector expertise with CIMB’s financial connectivity and sustainability focus, we are broadening the channels for quality investments that empower Malaysian businesses and strengthen regional linkages,
“Together, we are reinforcing Malaysia’s standing as a trusted and forward-looking destination for strategic and sustainable investments,” he added.
Gurdip Singh Sidhu, Chief Executive Officer of CIMB Malaysia and CIMB Bank Berhad, said as a vital partner for trade and investment across ASEAN, CIMB is focused to position Malaysia as a leading premier destination for both foreign and domestic investments.
“This collaboration with MIDA underscores our strong alignment with the Government’s focus of driving high quality, sustainable inflows that create tangible economic value, including innovation, job creation and supply chain development,
“Leveraging our extensive regional network and financial expertise, we will accelerate cross-border connectivity and catalyze strategic investments that enhance the country’s long-term growth, resilience, and global competitiveness,” he added.
According to the statement, CIMB actively champions high-impact initiatives, particularly those aimed at growing foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic direct investment (DDI).
Earlier this year, the bank announced a MYR 10 billion ($2.37 billion) funding commitment over a three-year period (2025-2027) to accelerate economic integration and unlock cross-border business opportunities within the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
The program aims to drive investment flows and facilitate market access for corporate clients and small and medium-sized enterprises.
Since the announcement, CIMB has already deployed more than 30 percent of the commitment – a strong indicator of the program’s early traction.
Complementing this, CIMB has also introduced the ASEAN Financial Passport and set up six dedicated branches in Johor to provide businesses with a seamless cross-border onboarding and banking experience.
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