Malaysia Banking Sector Report 2025-2026

The Malaysian banking sector remained on a strong footing in 2024 on the back of healthy capital adequacy ratios and prudent lending practices. Banks improved their profitability and capital adequacy as the economy grew, driven by strong domestic demand, recovery of the export sector and a rebound in the tourism sector. Malaysia's banking system maintained strong liquidity buffers in 2024, ending the year with a Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 160.7%, largely unchanged from 161.0% in December 2023.

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