Awards and Recognitions
Our recognitions are testaments to decades of devoted effort in setting benchmarks for quality of service, innovative financing solutions and high corporate governance standards. We are proud to have earned your trust.
2024 | Corporate Tax Payer Award
Anugerah Pembayar Cukai Terbaik 2024Awarding BodyLembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia
2024 | Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards
Bank of the Year (Development Bank): Community and Education EmpowermentAwarding BodyCSR Malaysia Publications
2024 | Malaysia’s Company of the Year
Malaysia’s Company of the Year Award for Sustainability and ESG LeadershipAwarding BodyTop10 Publications (Asia and Malaysia)
2024 | BrandLaureate Awards
Development Finance Institution CategoryAwarding BodyThe World Brands Foundation
2024 | Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards
Best Islamic Securitisation AwardAwarding BodyThe Asset
2024 | Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards
Bank Sustainability Sukuk AwardAwarding BodyThe Asset
2024 | HR Excellence Awards
Excellence in Talent Management – Bronze AwardAwarding BodyHuman Resources Online
2024 | ADFIAP Development Awards
Corporate Governance AwardAwarding BodyADFIAP
2024 | ADFIAP Development Awards
Technology Development – Merit AwardAwarding BodyADFIAP
2023 | ADFIAP Special Awards
First PayorAwarding BodyADFIAP
2023 | ADFIAP Institutional Project Awards
Environmental Development - Nextgreen Pulp & Paper Sdn BhdAwarding BodyADFIAP
2022 | Best Development Bank Southeast Asia 2022
Best Development Bank (Southeast Asia)Awarding BodyCFI.co
2022 | Power / Utilities Deal of the Year – Pulau Indah Power Plant
Sustainable Infrastructure Deals of the Year 2022Awarding BodyAsset Asian Awards (AAA)
2022 | Best Sustainability SRI Sukuk
Best Deals by Country - Asia PacificAwarding BodyAsset Asian Awards (AAA)
2022 | National Energy Awards (NEA)
Special Merit Award for Sustainable Energy Financing for DFI and OthersAwarding BodyNRECC
2021 | Approved Employer Status
Professional Development and Trainee Development (Platinum Streams)Awarding BodyACCA
2018 | Transport Deal of the Year – Projek Lintasan Sungai Besi Ulu Klang
Sustainable Infrastructure Deals of the Year 2018Awarding BodyAsset Asian Awards (AAA)
2018 | ADFIAP Institutional Project Awards
Local Economic Development - Development of Area Farmers Organisation Kuala Langat, Selangor under Financing for Chili Fertigation - iProgramAwarding BodyKeTTHA
2017 | ADFIAP Institutional Project Awards
Infrastructure Development (Merit Award) - East Klang Valley ExpresswayAwarding BodyADFIAP
2016 | ADFIAP Institutional Project Awards
Infrastructure Development, PFI in Education Sector & Perdana Putra High Performance Green BuildingAwarding BodyADFIAP
2012 | Best Supporting Bank – Greentech Financing
Malaysian Greentech AwardsAwarding BodyKeTTHA
2007 | ADFIAP Institutional Project Awards
Infrastructure Development - Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel Project (SMART)Awarding BodyADFIAP
2006 | ADFIAP Institutional Project Awards
Technology Development - Innobilogies Sdn BhdAwarding BodyADFIAP
2005 | ADFIAP Institutional Project Awards
Financial Inclusion - Rural Development Financing SchemeAwarding BodyADFIAP
2005 | ADFIAP Institutional Project Awards
Infrastructure Development - Port of Tg Pelepas & KL MonorailAwarding BodyADFIAP
2004 | ADFIAP Institutional Project Awards
SME Development - Nursery Factory SchemeAwarding BodyADFIAP
2003 | ADFIAP Institutional Project Awards
Infrastructure Development - KL Sentral StationAwarding BodyADFIAP
2002 | ADFIAP Institutional Project Awards
Environmental DevelopmentAwarding BodyADFIAP
Milestones
Over 50 years of strategic funding and nation building means we’ve played our part in transforming Malaysia into the progressive nation we see today. Yet, our achievements were only possible thanks to your support and trust in us. Our milestones below capture key achievements we’re proud of over the years.
Bank Pembangunan’s strategic roadmap is launched. Agenda 2025 outlines our aim to become a trusted partner, a catalyst of social and economic progress and a talent hub for nation builders.
We merged with Danajamin to bolster Malaysia’s development finance ecosystem.
MIND was launched as a step towards impact-driven finance.
We launched the Industry Digitalisation Transformation Fund, Sustainable Development Financing Fund and the Public Transport Fund. We revamped and launched the Tourism Infrastructure Fund 2.0 and the Maritime Fund 2.0.
Inception of Amanah Lestari Alam to create awareness about environmental sustainability.
Expanded into the Oil & Gas sector.
Demerger of Bank Pembangunan and SME Bank.
Received the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 certification by the Securities Commission to perform corporate financing services in the infrastructure sector.
Bank Pembangunan & Bank Industri merged to realign DFI activities in Malaysia. Our mandate was revised to include infrastructure, maritime and technology.
Our name reverted to Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad, with the introduction of a new logo. Bank Industri, a subsidiary of Bank Pembangunan, was renamed SME Bank.
We funded the development of the 9.7km SMART Tunnel – the longest stormwater drainage tunnel in Southeast Asia and second longest in Asia.
Sharing hydration with seven million consumers (Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn. Bhd.).
We were listed as one of the six prescribed DFIs under the DFIA 2002, and we were also granted “Exempt Dealer Status” from MOF, allowing us to provide corporate advisory, corporate financing & underwriting services.
We launched the RM600 million Tourism Fund.
We launched our RM5 billion 25-year Infrastructure Notes Programme.
Our paid-up capital was increased to RM1 billion, and we changed our name to Bank Pembangunan dan Infrastruktur Malaysia Berhad.
Received a new mandate to finance infrastructure projects.
EXIM Bank was under Bank Industri.
BPMB-NIF Modal Teroka Sdn Bhd was incorporated as a venture capital company with external investors.
Seed Capital Scheme established to assist Bumiputera entrepreneurs.
We were the largest DFI in Malaysia with total assets of RM1.2 billion.
Our cumulative loan approval surpassed RM1 billion and we grew into our new HQ in Jalan Sultan Ismail.
Bank Pembangunan started to welcome non-Bumiputera companies.
Small Scale Enterprises Programme launched with a special fund allocation from the World Bank.
Bank Pembangunan’s Islamic Development Unit was formed. We were one of the two banks to offer Islamic financing.
Entrepreneur Development & Special Leasing Programmes launched to strengthen and expand assistance to Bumiputera entrepreneurs.
Bank Pembangunan’s loan approvals exceeded RM100 million for the first time.
Bank Kemajuan Perusahaan Malaysia Berhad was incorporated on 7 August 1979. It later changed its name to Bank Industri & Teknologi Malaysia Berhad in 2000 before assuming its present name, SME Bank.
Pembangunan Leasing Corporation (PLC) Sdn. Bhd was incorporated to provide leasing facilities.
Bank Pembangunan received its first government loan, RM15 million cheque presented by Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak.
Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad was established to develop Bumiputera enterpreneurs.