THEME & COVER RATIONALE
PROGRESS WITH PURPOSE
Our capabilities have been shaped over decades, built on a foundation of trust, earned day after day. Like the tree that stands firm, our resilience has been forged through geopolitical shifts and tested by market volatility. The heart of our journey is defined by the trust and unwavering support of the customers and communities we serve.
Today, this heritage fuels our growth momentum. PROGRESS27 sets a clear direction, sharpening our insights and strengthening our digital foundation. We move forward with purpose, ensuring sustainability is not just a goal, but one that is firmly woven into the fabric of our daily practice.
Annual General Meeting of RHB Bank Berhad
Total Income
RM8.8 billion
2024: RM8.6 billion
Cost-to-Income Ratio
47.3%
(2024: 46.7%)
Net Profit
RM3.4 billion
(2024: RM3.1 billion)
Return on Equity
10.5%
(2024: 10.0%)
Total Assets
RM358 billion
(2024: RM350 billion)
Basic Earnings per Share
77.13 sen
(2024: 72.02 sen)
Gross Loans
RM251 billion
(2024: RM238 billion)
Gross Impaired Loans Ratio
1.41%
(2024: 1.47%)
Deposits from Customers
RM253 billion
(2024: RM250 billion)
CASA Ratio
30.4%
(2024: 27.6%)
Shareholders’ Equity
RM34 billion
(2024: RM32 billion)
Total Capital Ratio
17.6%
(2024: 19.0%)
Online banking customers
>3.0 million
(2024: >2.9 million)
Digital channel transactions
94.5%
(2024: 92.2%)
ESG insurance policies launched
>100,000 policies
(2024: 97,509 policies)
Ranking in Trustee Services for Bond Issuance
#1
(2024: No. 1)
Cumulative Sustainable Financial Services mobilised
~RM60.0 billion
(2024: RM42.0 billion)
Sustainable and Responsible Assets Under Management
RM1.2 billion
(2024: RM1.2 billion)
Net Promoter
Score
+28
(2024: +24)
Women’s representation in top and senior management
39.9%
(2024: 35.3%)
Investment into learning and development
RM30.3 million
(2024: RM30.9 million)
Average training hours
per employee
34 hours
(2024: 29 hours)
Students onboard onto MySISWA programme
>148,000
(2024: >162,000)
MSMEs empowered through RHB #JomBiz
352 MSMEs
(2024: 251 MSMEs)
Micro, small, and medium enterprises
Students engaged through RHB X-Cel programme
>3,400 students
(2024: >2,000 students)
Reduction in financed emissions compared to 2022 baseline
13.2%
(2023: 6.7%)
Financed emissions data is reported as of 31 December 2024, with a 12-month lag due to data availability from clients and investees. RHB is actively enhancing our data infrastructure to streamline future disclosures.
CCPT C3 customers transitioned to C1 or C2
12.5%
Refers to Bank Negara Malaysia (“BNM”) Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy (“CCPT”) classification.
Reduction in operational emissions compared to 2016 baseline
49.9%
(2024: 45.5%)
Dear Stakeholders,
2025 was a defining year for RHB as we translated our strategic ambitions into focused, disciplined execution. Across the Group, our efforts were guided by three core ambitions: to be Best in Service, to achieve High Profitability, and to remain Responsible and Purposeful in everything we do. I am pleased to report that the diligence with which we have approached these goals is yielding tangible results. Over the past twelve months, we have made steady, meaningful headway across our strategic priorities, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable value creation and ensuring we are well-positioned for the future.
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Dear Stakeholders,
In 2025, the banking sector navigated a highly demanding and fiercely competitive landscape. Amidst persistent economic uncertainties, acute margin pressures, and rapidly evolving customer expectations, RHB Banking Group remained resolutely focused on what we can control: driving innovation, enhancing digital efficiency, and pursuing disciplined, responsible growth. I am exceptionally proud to report that this steadfast focus enabled us to deliver a highly resilient and commendable performance, consistently creating sustainable value for our customers, shareholders, and the broader communities we serve.
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At RHB, our purpose extends beyond financial performance. We are committed to being a responsible and purposeful financial services provider that delivers meaningful, lasting impact. This year marks the beginning of our 2025-2027 corporate strategy, PROGRESS27, where sustainability continues to anchor how we operate, innovate, and create value for our stakeholders. By integrating sustainability and climate considerations into our business activities, operations, and decision-making processes, we have strengthened our environmental and social contributions, enhanced business resilience, and reinforced stakeholder confidence.
Under PROGRESS27, our sustainability efforts are guided by the Group’s Sustainability Strategy and Roadmap, which provides a structured and disciplined approach to embedding sustainability into our business activities and operations. This ensures that long-term commitments are translated into tangible outcomes through focused priorities and meaningful actions.
To be a sustainably responsible financial services provider by promoting sustainable and inclusive growth, nurturing customers, employees and communities, while upholding good governance to create value.
Mobilise
RM90 billion
in Sustainable Financial Services by 2027
Achieve
Carbon Neutral Operations
by 2030, and Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Empower
2.5 million
targeted individuals and businesses across ASEAN by 2027
Maintain
33.3%
representation of women in top and senior management positions by 2027


GOVERNANCE
Robust sustainability and climate governance across the Group to drive decision-making and provide appropriate oversight of sustainability.
DATA & TECHNOLOGY
Leverage data and technology for monitoring and reporting to ensure reliability, credibility, and trust.
HUMAN CAPITAL & TRAINING
Attract, retain, and develop talent with the right skillsets and capabilities to support the Group’s sustainability agenda.
PARTNERSHIP & ADVOCACY
Build trusted partnerships and continuously nurture others towards sustainable and low-carbon practices.
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In line with the RHB Banking Group’s commitment to environment conservation, printed copies of the Integrated Report 2025 and Financial Report 2025 will be made available only upon request via the "Boardroom Smart Investor Portal".

INTEGRATED REPORT
Provides a comprehensive overview of the Group’s 2025 performance and outlook.

FINANCIAL REPORT
Full set of the Group’s and the Bank’s audited financial statements.

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
In-depth review of the Group’s sustainability performance, including material matters and climate-related disclosures.
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ONLINE SUSTAINABILITY SUPPLEMENT
Comprehensive disclosures and performance data on the Group’s material sustainability matters.