Malaysia

Malaysia's Public Bank posts record 2012 pre-tax profit

Public Bank's pre-tax profit rose to RM5.104 billion in 2012 from RM4.878 billion in 2011.

Malaysia's Public Bank posts record 2012 pre-tax profit

Public Bank's pre-tax profit rose to RM5.104 billion in 2012 from RM4.878 billion in 2011.

CIMB surprisingly expects 15% loan growth for FY13

Find out what else to expect from CIMB this year.

What you must know about Hong Leong Bank's all-new PowerSME Current Account

Customers can earn monthly rebates to waive off fees on their banking transactions.

Check out what's changed since CIMB appointed Renzo Viegas as consumer division head

4 units were merged and duplication of back-end processes were removed.

Bank Negara says Malaysia’s banking system remains healthy

The central bank maintains the overnight policy rate at 3% on sound economic fundamentals.

China's ICBC targets expansion in East Malaysia

ICBC sees its expansion in Kuching as a gateway to further expand throughout the Sarawak and into Sabah.

Check out the key business philosophies of Hong Leong Bank's new CFO

Ms Foong Pik Yee aims to cut out waste and invest for growth.

Can Malaysia's banking sector achieve its 10% growth target in 2013?

Check out two possible factors that can drive the sector's growth.

CIMB sells its stake in CIMB Aviva

Total consideration is RM1,110.0 million.

DRB-Hicom to dilute Bank Muamalat stake in 6 months

DRB-Hicom Bhd is hoping to partially divest its 30 percent stake in Bank Muamalat in six months.

Hong Leong Bank unveils new Wise credit card

Cardholders can have up to 10% cash back benefit.

Malaysian Islamic finance sector gains global ground

Malaysia’s Islamic finance services sector now boasts of the world’s largest sukuk market.

Abdullah appointed Maybank EVP

Mohd Suhail Amar Suresh Abdullah was appointed Maybank EVP & head of Virtual Banking & Payments. He was managing director of Malaysian Electronic Clearing Corporation Sdn Bhd (MyClear) prior to his  appointment at Maybank.

Hong Leong targets Gen Y with online deposit account

Hong Leong Bank launched the first truly flexible online fixed deposit account in Malaysia.

Malaysian Islamic finance still a work in progress: Regent

More efforts must be made by Malaysian firms to manage risks in the Islamic financial system.

Online banking fraud in Malaysia on the decline

Efforts by Malaysian banks to ensure the safety of e-banking services are paying off.

What you must know about Malaysia's first online fixed deposit account

Mach by Hong Leong Bank's general manager Mr HS Tan shares exclusive information on the new Mach FD product.