Who we are

As the country’s oldest operating bank, we have grown alongside the nation since establishing our first branch in 1875 in Penang.

Then & Now

For 150 years, we’ve stood with Malaysia - through every triumph and every challenge.

Our Journey

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Our Story
Step into our past and present – click to explore Then and Now in its digital form

Our Strategy

Through combining our differentiated cross-border capabilities with leading wealth management expertise, our strategy is designed to deliver our purpose to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.

Our Awards & Achievements

    • Best Islamic International Bank at the Global Finance’s World Best Banks 2025 Awards
    • Best Transaction Bank – Best Liquidity Management Bank – Best Treasury and Working Capital Bank for MNCs/LLCs – Best Liquidity and Investment Solution – Best Payment and Collection Solution (FI/NBFI) at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2025
    • MY AMCHAM CARES Recognition 2024
    • Champion for the ‘Women in Empowerment/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives’ & 2nd Runner-up in the ‘Inclusive Economic Growth’ categories in the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) 50th CSR Excellence Awards
    • Debit Card Initiative of the Year for JumpStart debit card-i at the Asian Banking Finance Retail Banking Awards 2024
    • Best Islamic Supply Chain Bank, Best Islamic Custodian and Best Islamic Liquidity Management Solution at The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2024
    • Bank of the Year, Woman Entrepreneurship Empowerment Award Category, Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2024
    • Best Service Providers for E-Solution Partner – Best Liquidity and Investment Solution – Best Trade Finance Solution (E-commerce, Technology & Media) – Best Implementation Managers of the Year at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2024
    • EDGE Certification from 2024 to 2025 in recognition of workplace gender equality
    • Outstanding Innovation in Digital CX – Equities at the Digital CX Awards 2024
    • Best International Islamic Retail Bank & Best Equity Trading Platform at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2024
    • Best Equity Trading Platform at the 2023 Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards
    • Outstanding Innovation in Equities (Capital Markets Products & Solutions) and Bank Cards at the 2023 Digital CX Awards.
    • Best Equity Trading Platform at the 2023 Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards
    • Outstanding Innovation in Equities (Capital Markets Products & Solutions) and Bank Cards at the 2023 Digital CX Awards.
    • Rated Best in Class by RFI Global in Overall Banking, Main Bank, Priority Banking, Priority RM, Premium Banking, Products (CASA, Time Deposit, Investment, Credit Card & Personal Loan), Channels (Branches, ATM & Client Care Centre) and Digital Banking (Mobile Banking & Internet Banking) in 2023
    • Best Islamic Bank for Digital CX in Malaysia and Best Equity Trading Platform for 2023 by The Digital Banker
    • Best Bank for Diversity & Inclusion in Malaysia at the 2023 Asiamoney Best Bank Awards
    • Best Islamic Supply Chain Bank at The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2023
    • Ranked 3rd in Malaysia – Forbes’ World’s Best Banks 2023
    • Best Service Provider in Malaysia for Liquidity Management, Best ESG Solution – Liquidity and Investments, Best Payments and Collections Solution and Best New Economy Solution – Payments and Collections at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2023
    • Best Service Provider in Malaysia for Liquidity Management, Best ESG Solution – Liquidity and Investments, Best Payments and Collections Solution and Best New Economy Solution – Payments and Collections at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2023
    • Best Islamic Trustee/Custodian at the IFN Best Banks of the Year 2022
    • Diversity and Inclusion Award 2022 at the BMCC Business Excellence Awards
    • Best Equity Trading Platform for SmartStocks at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2022
    • Best Service Provider Trade Finance, Supply Chain at The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, SSC and Risk Management Awards 2022
    • Best Transaction Bank at The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, SSC and Risk Management Awards 2022
    • Best in Treasury and Working Capital at The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, SSC and Risk Management Awards 2022
    • New Economy Solution – Best Supply Chain Solution at The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, SSC and Risk Management Awards 2022
    • Country Award at the Malaysia International Initiative of the Year 2022 by ABF Wholesale Banking Award
    • Outstanding Innovation in Digital CX – FX Solution at the Digital CX Awards 2022
    • Outstanding Transformation in Digital CX by a Wealth Manager at the Digital CX Awards 2022
    • Best Islamic Bank at the Digital CX Awards 2022
    • LinkedIn Top Companies in Malaysia 2022
    • Leadership in DuitNow Innovation and e-Payments Innovation Award at the Malaysian e-Payments Excellence Awards 2022
    • Best Trade Finance Provider in Malaysia at Global Finance’s 2022 World’s Best Trade Finance Providers Awards
    • Champion of Community Engagement and Partnerships at The 2021 United Nations Malaysia WEP Awards
    • Halal Prominent Brand Excellence Award at the World Halal Excellence Awards 2021
    • Highly Commended Treasury4Good Award for Best Sustainable Supply Chain Finance Solution (for Malaysia Airports) and Highly Commended Award for Best Supply Chain Solution (for Barry Callebaut) by Treasury Management International
    • Best Liability Management (for Axiata) and Best Syndicated Loan (for MISC Berhad) at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Capital Markets Country Awards 2021
    • First bank in Malaysia to be awarded EDGE Certification for workplace gender equality
    • Future Enterprise of the Year 2021 by IDC
    • LinkedIn Top Companies in Malaysia 2021
    • Best Trade Finance Solution (for Vale) at The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, Sustainable Supply Chain and Risk Management Awards 2021
    • Best Retail Bank, Best Islamic Bank and Best User Experience – Internet Banking (Highly Acclaimed) at the Digital CX Awards 2021