Kuala Lumpur, 29 April 2026 – Malaysia’s banking industry is urging micro, small and medium enterprises affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict to engage their banks early, as rising costs, disrupted trade flows and uncertain demand begin to place pressure on smaller businesses.

The Association of Banks in Malaysia, the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia and the Association of Development Finance Institutions of Malaysia said affected MSMEs should approach their respective banks as soon as possible to explore available support. These may include repayment assistance, loan restructuring, rescheduling and working capital solutions, depending on each borrower’s situation.

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