Malayan Banking Berhad (KLSE:MAYBANK) is understood to be mulling the sale of its 18.78% stake in Pakistan's MCB Bank Limited (KASE:MCB), sources familiar with the matter tell The Edge. While it is still early days, Maybank, one source says, is looking to maintain its focus in Southeast Asia. The source adds that the current economic and political turmoil in Pakistan could be a contributing factor as well.

In response to a question from The Edge on the possible disposal of MCB Bank, Maybank said, MCB Bank has been a long-term investment of Maybank for over 10 years.