Orix Leasing Malaysia Berhad Celebrates 50 Years Of Empowering Sme Growth

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ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad (“ORIX”) has been at the forefront of driving industrial progress by empowering small and medium enterprises (“SMEs”) in Malaysia. The pioneer in equipment leasing has to date, impacted over 70,000 Malaysian businesses since its incorporation in 1973, of which more than 85% are SMEs.

[L-R] Mr. Naoki Katayama, Executive Vice President of ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad; Ms. Lucy Hii Leh Ping, Deputy President of ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad; Mr. Yoshiaki Matsuoka, Head of Global Business Group of ORIX Corporation; Y.A.M. Tunku Naquiyuddin ibni Tuanku Ja'afar, Chairman of ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad; H.E. Takahashi Katsuhiko, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia, Embassy of Japan in Malaysia; Y.A.M. Tunku Tan Sri Imran ibni Tuanku Ja'afar, Executive Chairman of Syarikat Pesaka Antah Sdn Bhd; Mr. Shin Hamada, President of ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad; Mr. Takero Sawamura, President of the Japanese Chamber of Trade & Industry, Malaysia; and Mr. Eric Wong Heng Yip, Special Assistant to the President, ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad
Reflecting on how the company has impacted the SME industry in the last 50 years during its golden jubilee gala dinner yesterday, ORIX’s Chairman Y.A.M. Tunku Naquiyuddin ibni Tuanku Ja’afar said that in an economic landscape where SMEs often face challenges in obtaining financing from conventional banks, ORIX stands as a valuable partner, offering tailored financial solutions that fuel growth and empower businesses.

As at end of the financial year ended 31 March 2023 (“FY2023”), ORIX’s influence spans across various sectors, with strong presence in business services (26%), transport & logistics (19%), manufacturing (18%), construction (12%), and trading (10%).

“We have provided numerous customised solutions to fuel the growth of innovative SMEs exploring new growth avenues. In fact, ORIX is one of the first non-bank financial institutions in Malaysia to offer Shariah-compliant facilities through its i-Lease, i-Factoring, and i-Rental services,” said Y.A.M. Tunku Naquiyuddin.

[L-R] Mr. Yoshiaki Matsuoka, Head of Global Business Group of ORIX Corporation; H.E. Takahashi Katsuhiko, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia, Embassy of Japan in Malaysia; Y.A.M. Tunku Naquiyuddin ibni Tuanku Ja'afar, Chairman of ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad; and Mr. Shin Hamada, President of ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad
“In 2010, we customised a financing scheme for Bumiputera SMEs, enabling them to provide information & communications technology (“ICT”) equipment rental programmes to the government departments and government-linked companies,” Y.A.M. Tunku Naquiyuddin added.

ORIX’s group total operating assets stood at RM2.76 billion as at end of FY2023, and it is targeting to achieve double-digit percentage growth in FY2024. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, with 22 strategically located branches across Malaysia and Singapore, ORIX provides an array of tailored financial solutions that have played a pivotal role in supporting SMEs and fostering industrial development.

Y.A.M. Tunku Naquiyuddin remarked, "Our 50-year journey has been defined by a commitment to industrial growth. We look to the future with unwavering determination, ready to further shape industries and steer economic progress. While the golden jubilee of ORIX is a significant milestone, it is the company's industrial impact that truly defines its legacy. As we embark on the next phase of our journey, our dedication to driving industrial growth remains steadfast.”

[L-R] Mr. Naoki Katayama, Executive Vice President of ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad; Ms. Lucy Hii Leh Ping, Deputy President of ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad; Mr. Takero Sawamura, President of the Japanese Chamber of Trade & Industry, Malaysia; Mr. Yoshiaki Matsuoka, Head of Global Business Group of ORIX Corporation; H.E. Takahashi Katsuhiko, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia, Embassy of Japan in Malaysia; Y.A.M. Tunku Naquiyuddin ibni Tuanku Ja'afar, Chairman of ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad; Y.A.M. Tunku Tan Sri Imran ibni Tuanku Ja'afar, Executive Chairman of Syarikat Pesaka Antah Sdn Bhd; Mr. Shin Hamada, President of ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad; and Mr. Eric Wong Heng Yip, Special Assistant to the President, ORIX Leasing Malaysia Berhad
An evening of celebration and appreciation, ORIX’s 50th anniversary gala dinner served as an opportunity for the company to express its gratitude to its customers, partners, and stakeholders who have lent their support throughout the years.

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