OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, together with OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (collectively, OCBC Malaysia), today announced enhanced support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by the Middle East conflict.

This support will be delivered through funds allocated under Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) RM5 billion SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF). It provides timely financial and working capital assistance to viable SMEs to help them manage operational challenges and short-term cash flow needs.

Mr Tan Chor Sen, Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Malaysia, said, “To support our SME customers, we are fast-tracking the approvals and disbursements of BNM’s SME Stabilisation Relief Facility, to ensure the businesses in need can access the funds as quickly as possible. This facility complements our existing suite of relief programmes for SME customers, and we will continue to engage them closely to understand their evolving needs while providing practical support as they navigate current challenges.

Under the SME SRF, eligible SMEs can access financing of up to RM750,000 at a rate of up to 3.75% per annum, inclusive of guarantee fees, with a tenure of up to five years. The facility is supported by guarantee coverage of up to 80% from Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia (CGC) or Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP).

Applications are open until 31 December 2026 or until the funds are fully utilised. For more information, SMEs may contact their relationship managers or reach OCBC Malaysia via the following lines, available Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm:

• OCBC Bank (Business Banking Centre): 1300 88 7000 (within Malaysia), +603 8317 5200 (outside Malaysia)
• OCBC Al-Amin (Business Banking Centre): 1300 88 0255 (within Malaysia), +603 8314 9090 (outside Malaysia)