Malaysia Banking Sector Report 2023-2024

Commercial banks have a dominating presence in the Malaysian banking sector. They accounted for 74.7% of the total banking assets as of June 2023, followed by Islamic banks at 24.1%. The remaining percentage was held by merchant banks. The Malaysian banking sector in general is on a strong footing on the back of healthy capital adequacy ratios, provisioning buffers, and prudent lending practices. Banks improved their profitability and capital adequacy ratios as the economy rebounded in 2022. Due to its ample capital and liquidity levels, the industry managed to recover fully from the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, returning close to its pre-pandemic levels.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Banking" sector for Malaysia. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Banking" sector in Malaysia
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Malaysia
• Ascertain Malaysia’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Malaysia.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors