PETALING JAYA: Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) reported strong 2025 results, with total approved financing rising 19% year-on-year (y-o-y) to about RM4.3bil.

In a statement, the bank said the growth reflects sustained demand across key sectors, including bumiputera development, technology and innovation, digital adoption, climate-resilient initiatives, the halal industry and tourism, in line with Bank Negara’s Performance Measurement Framework and the MADANI Economic Framework.