· Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour · Bank Negara Malaysia WikiTransforming banking and advancing sustainability
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextSpecial luncheon address by Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia), at the 2025 ASEAN Banking and Finance Summit, Kuala Lumpur, 25 February 2025.
Why it mattersMalaysia's governor calls for long-term funding to close the financing gap of small ASEAN firms.
Problems raised
- ASEAN needs long-term funding.
- Small firms face a financing gap.
- Supply chains need resilience.
Solutions proposed
- Crowd in diverse sources of funding.
- Facilitate long-term investment.
- Build resilient communities and supply chains.