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UOB Malaysia Wins Best Bank and Best Sustainable Bank Awards for Second Consecutive Year
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UOB Malaysia Wins Best Bank and Best Sustainable Bank Awards for Second Consecutive Year

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • UOB Malaysia received the Best Bank and Best Sustainable Bank awards for the second consecutive year at the FinanceAsia Annual Awards.
  • The recognition highlights the bank's commitment to Malaysia's economic development, sustainability transition, and regional integration.
  • UOB Malaysia focuses on strategic collaborations, sustainable financing, and its ASEAN network to support growth opportunities and sustainability aspirations.

UOB Malaysia has been honored with the Best Bank and Best Sustainable Bank awards for Malaysia in the International category at the 30th FinanceAsia Annual Awards 2026 Southeast Asia. This marks the second consecutive year the bank has received these accolades, underscoring its significant contributions to Malaysia's economic development, its sustainability transition, and regional integration.

Ng Wei Wei, CEO of UOB Malaysia, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating it reflects the trust of customers and partners, as well as the dedication of its employees. "We are deeply honored to receive the Best Bank and Best Sustainable Bank in Malaysia awards from FinanceAsia for the second year in a row," she said. "Through purposeful collaboration, sustainable financing, and our extensive ASEAN network, UOB remains committed to helping customers seize growth opportunities, advance their sustainability aspirations, and navigate the increasingly dynamic economic landscape with confidence."

We are deeply honored to receive the Best Bank and Best Sustainable Bank in Malaysia awards from FinanceAsia for the second year in a row.

โ€” Ng Wei WeiThe CEO of UOB Malaysia expressed her gratitude for the bank's consecutive wins at the FinanceAsia awards.

The FinanceAsia awards recognize leading financial institutions for excellence, innovation, and strong execution. UOB Malaysia has been actively strengthening economic connectivity through strategic partnerships. These include collaborations with Invest Johor to support investment in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and with Invest Selangor and other state agencies to enhance investment and economic development opportunities. Since 2024, the bank has facilitated over RM18 billion in foreign direct investment, particularly supporting the JS-SEZ initiative.

Furthermore, UOB Malaysia is recognized for its role in advancing sustainability and supporting Malaysia's transition to a low-carbon economy. The bank assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in building resilience, enhancing their sustainability capabilities, and transitioning towards lower-carbon economies. This includes collaborations with Bursa Malaysia on intelligence solutions. The bank also extends regional business connectivity by partnering with business chambers and manufacturing associations in Malaysia and Singapore, facilitating cross-border trade and supply chain strengthening.

Through purposeful collaboration, sustainable financing, and our extensive ASEAN network, UOB remains committed to helping customers seize growth opportunities, advance their sustainability aspirations, and navigate the increasingly dynamic economic landscape with confidence.

โ€” Ng Wei WeiThe CEO of UOB Malaysia highlighted the bank's strategy and commitment to its clients.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.