
Boost, AEON, Kuok Brothers linked consortiums win Malaysia's digital bank licences
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said Boost-RHB Bank, GXS Bank-Kuok Brothers and Sea Ltd-YTL Digital Capital were licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA).
Fri Apr 29 2022

Roger Ng, wife file suit against Maybank, RHB
Former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng Chong Hwa and his wife Lim Hwee Bin have filed a suit against two banks over allegations that they were not allowed direct access to their bank accounts.
Thu Apr 07 2022

Gaps and opportunities in digital banking
Banks will be unable to compete with players of the future if they stay the way they are today.
Thu Jul 08 2021

Malaysia digital banking lures dozens of firms as fintechs expand in Asia
Bank Negara Malaysia has said it will issue up to five licences by early 2022.
Thu Jul 01 2021

Malaysian telco Axiata partners with RHB Bank in bid for digital bank licence
Malaysian telecoms firm Axiata Group Bhd and RHB Bank Bhd have jointly bid for a digital bank licence.
Wed Jun 02 2021

Malaysia's Axiata, RHB Bank to jointly bid for digital bank licence - Sources
Malaysia's central bank has called for digital bank applications by June 30 and said it may issue up to five licences for online-only banks.
Mon May 31 2021

Mobile banks to be introduced in Sarawak end of January
Mobile bank services equipped with ATM will be launched in several rural areas in Sarawak at the end of January next year.
Thu Dec 17 2020

RHB targets 500 new SME customers via portal
The countrys fourth largest bank in the country by assets claim that this is the first of its kind in the market.
Mon Aug 07 2017

Proposed merger between RHB and AMMB to benefit AmBank more, says Moody's Credit Outlook
The proposed merger between RHB Bank Bhd and AMMB Holdings Bhd is expected to benefit AmBank group more than RHB,says the latest Moody''s Credit Outlook.
Thu Jun 08 2017

Kindergarten owner claims trial to money laundering charges involving RM17.3 million
An owner of a kindergarten was charged in the Sessions Court here today with 58 counts of money laundering amounting to RM17.3 million, eight years ago.
Thu Jun 01 2017

RHB Banking Group, Ambank Banking Group to commence merger discussion
RHB Bank Berhad and AMMB Holdings Berhad announced today that approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has been obtained for the two parties to commence discussions for a proposed merger.
Thu Jun 01 2017

Ex-special aide to Melaka city mayor charged with CBT, money laundering
Datuk Mohd Yusof Abu Hassan, 55, is alleged to have committed three of the CBT offences involving RM10.2 million at the Melaka Raya branch of RHB Bank at Taman Melaka Raya.
Tue May 09 2017

RHB Bank targets 50,000 new account holders for online deposit account
RHB Smart Account is a conventional account, while the RHB Smart Account-i is an Islamic account under Commodity Murabahah concept.
Wed Mar 01 2017

RHB expects gross loan segment to grow by five pct this year
rHB Banking Group expects its gross loan segment to grow by five per cent in the current financial year ending Dec 31, 2017, from RM154.5 billion achieved in last year.
Fri Feb 24 2017

RHB Bank pre-tax profit falls to RM2.23 bln
RHB Bank Bhd's pre-tax profit for financial year ended Dec 31, 2016 (FY16) fell to RM2.23 billion from RM2.25 billion in the same period last year.
Fri Feb 24 2017

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025