Malaysian lenders in Indonesia face margin squeeze

PETALING JAYA: While the long-term growth prospects of Malaysian lendersâ€™ operations in Indonesia remain intact, thanks to the low banking penetration there, the risk of margin squeeze prevails for now largely due to intense competition and further rate hikes.

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Source: The Star

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