CGS-CIMB reiterates 'overweight' call on banking sector, underpined by LLP decline
The growth in household loans inched down from 5.0 per cent yoy at end-Dec-2020 to 4.9 per cent yoy in January this year.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Company director charged with money laundering of more than RM9 million
A company director was charged in the Sessions Court here with money laundering, involving more than RM9 million.
Wed Jul 08 2020
Hong Leong Bank Bhd eyes 5pc loan growth for FY19
Mostly driven by the retail and business banking segments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd foresees to achieve loan growth of more than 5 per cent for financial year ending June 30, 2019.
Tue Feb 26 2019
Hong Leong Bank allows customers to use WeChat Payment
Hong Leong Bank Berhad will provide WeChat Pay payment solutions after the bank has received the approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to do so.
Fri Dec 01 2017
Hong Leong Bank opens Labuan International branch
Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has established Hong Leong Bank Bhd, Labuan International Branch (HLBLIB), in an effort to expand its regional footprint.
Thu Dec 15 2016
Hong Leong Bank unveils online loan application platform
This makes HLB the first bank in Malaysia to roll out an off-site straight through processing mobile auto loan application platform on tablets for its sales force.
Thu Nov 03 2016
Former headmaster claims trial for accepting RM4,400 bribe
Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaaan (T) Rawang former headmaster M. Subramaniam today claimed trial at the Shah Alam Sessions Court today to two charges of receiving bribes from a canteen operator two years ago
Wed Mar 30 2016
HLB targets 50 pct of its retail customers to use mobile app in three years
In less than a year, Hong Leong Bank has about 80,000 active users using its mobile apps banking system called PEx (Payment Express).
Wed Apr 01 2015
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