Affin Bank to open Sabah regional office by March 2026

KUCHING (Jan 16): Affin Group is stepping up its expansion in East Malaysia with plans to establish a regional office in Sabah by March 2026.

Its chief executive officer Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah said the move reflects the group’s long-term commitment to Sabah and its confidence in Borneo’s growth potential built on Sarawak strong momentum.

“These strategic hubs will bring us closer to our customers and business partners, enabling faster, more personalised service and supporting businesses across Sabah
with tailored financial solutions,” he said at the group’s Chinese New Year dinner here on Thursday night.

In Sarawak, Wan Razly said the bank has rapidly strengthened its statewide presence, expanding from six branches to 13 in under eight months.

The central network is the Affin Hikmah Exchange Branch launched here last year as the central hub for the bank’s Sarawak operations.

“Serving as the base for our Regional and Corporate Offices, it anchors our expansion in the state and delivers a seamless, one-stop banking experience under Affin’s Triple Banking Branch initiative.

“This strong footprint is translating into real results,” he added.

According to Wan Razly, the group’s Sarawak community banking segment has in loan growth recorded a robust 19 per cent, reflecting the confidence of the local market and the trust customers have in Affin.

Affin has also enhanced accessibility across the state with 76 automatic teller machines ATM strategically deployed throughout Sarawak.

The machines offer dual functions for cash withdrawals and deposits, providing more convenient and reliable banking services for communities statewide.

Additionally, the bank’s Sustainable Financing portfolio, which has reached 12.4 per cent of total loans as of the third quarter of 2025, marked a strong momentum
towards its 25 per cent target by 2028.

“In 2026, we are not just reaffirming our commitment to sustainability, financial inclusion, and corporate social responsibility… we are accelerating it.

“We are transforming purpose into measurable progress, ensuring that our growth delivers meaningful impact for our customers, our communities, and the nation.

Meanwhile, its mobile financial centre, the “Bank on Wheels” has reached over 19,000 residents, providing account opening, advisory, and transaction services to those in need.

“This is financial inclusion in action, ensuring that progress reaches every corner of the country, and that no one is left behind,” he added.