Last updated on October 11, 2025
OCBC Malaysia has launched OCBC Women Unlimited, a new initiative dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs across the country through tailored financing, networking, and knowledge-sharing opportunities. Under the programme, women-led businesses can access collateral-free loans of up to RM600,000 at preferential rates, underpinned by a RM100 million Islamic Portfolio Guarantee‑i (PG-i) arrangement between OCBC Al‑Amin Bank and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia (CGC).
OCBC Malaysia CEO Tan Chor Sen emphasised that the programme addresses the persistent challenge of limited collateral, which often hinders women entrepreneurs from securing funding. Since 2020, the share of women in OCBC’s SME portfolio has grown from 13% to approximately 21%, with many venturing into tech-driven industries beyond traditional sectors like retail and healthcare.
Beyond funding, OCBC Women Unlimited offers a robust platform for peer support and growth by hosting networking sessions and facilitating learning among entrepreneurs. Early recipients, such as Inthira Kalanjiam (Lafre Global) and Sarahah Binti Hj Kedah (Kloth Circularity), have praised the programme’s mentoring and collaborative elements.
This initiative follows OCBC’s successful launch of the programme in Singapore last year and further bolsters its accolades as a regional leader in SME banking, including recognition as Asia’s Best Bank for SMEs by Euromoney and ASEAN SME Bank of the Year by Asian Banking and Finance.
