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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024