Kuala Lumpur, 9 July 2026 – Malaysia’s next phase of banking transformation will depend on deeper structural reforms, not technology adoption alone, as the financial sector prepares for a new blueprint to guide digitalisation, innovation and long-term competitiveness.

Economists said artificial intelligence, digitalisation, automation and open finance will continue reshaping financial services, but these tools must be supported by stronger reforms in financial inclusion, productivity, risk management and financing access.

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