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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Al-Amin and Masjid Jamek tie up to spread Ramadhan goodwill

14 Mar 2024

OCBC Al-Amin tied up with Masjid Jamek to spread goodwill through the act of sharing on the first day of Ramadhan

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Consumer Banking

Individuals can now open the popular higher interest-bearing OCBC 360 Account entirely online, even overseas

11 Mar 2024

The popular OCBC 360 Account – available since 2015 as a higher interest-bearing savings account – can now be opened entirely online, even overseas

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

2,700 cyclists throng city centre for OCBC Cycle KL 2024

04 Mar 2024

More than 2,700 cyclists, the highest number of participants to-date, thronged the cityscape of Kuala Lumpur for OCBC Cycle KL 2024. Children aged 3 to 7 participated excitedly as well for the first time in a new Kids Push Bike category

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC has extended its support of the local community of Tebuk Mendeleng

19 Feb 2024

The support goes beyond its ongoing three-year RM648,538 mangroves rehabilitation programme to include the social education dimension

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Sustainability

SK Nexilis Malaysia debuts its first green syndicated loan

13 Feb 2024

The term loan facility will be used to finance the construction cost of the company’s first overseas copper foil manufacturing facility in Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park, Sabah

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Insights

1H2024 Economic outlook

24 Jan 2024

1H2024 Economic Outlook by Selena Ling, Chief Economist of OCBC Bank

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

More than 1,300 throng the all-new Johor Bahru Car-Free Morning sponsored by OCBC Bank

15 Jan 2024

100 bicycles sponsored by OCBC Bank quickly become a crowd favourite

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SME Banking

Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

11 Jan 2024

OCBC Bank welcomes the signing of the MoU for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) by Malaysia and Singapore and what it holds for the future of economic growth in the region

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Sustainability

OCBC Al-Amin and RHB Islamic pioneer USD175 million Islamic green term financing

02 Jan 2024

First Islamic green foreign currency facility at bank-to-bank level, and inaugural financial institutions term financing initiative

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OCBC urges loans and financing customers affected by the floods to call if they need support

29 Dec 2023

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad has been named Malaysia’s “Bank of the Year 2023” by London-based The Banker

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

Seventh edition of OCBC Cycle KL set for Sunday, 3 March 2024 at Dataran Merdeka

28 Dec 2023

OCBC Cycle KL 2024 takes place on 3 March 2024 at Dataran Merdeka, and will include a Kids Push Bike category for the first time along with the popular 42km and 21km rides

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Corporate News

OCBC named Malaysia’s Bank of the Year by The Banker of London

12 Dec 2023

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad has been named Malaysia’s “Bank of the Year 2023” by London-based The Banker

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FinTech & Innovation

OCBC Bank enables more payment collection options for micro merchants through tie-up with Moby Group

05 Dec 2023

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad is collaborating with MOBY Group (MOBY) to enable small and micro merchants with pop up stores or kiosks to widen their payment collections beyond QR pay and cash

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SME Banking

Troopers’ HR Tech platform does Malaysia proud at regional Emerging Enterprise Awards 2023

29 Nov 2023

HR Tech platform innovators, TROOPERS Innovation Sdn Bhd has done Malaysia proud by being named one of only three winners of the Emerging Enterprise Award category of the regional Emerging Enterprise Awards 2023

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Sustainability

Senior personnel of OCBC Group call on Premier of Sarawak to reaffirm commitment to supporting sustainable investments in Sarawak

22 Nov 2023

A senior delegation from the OCBC Group and OCBC Malaysia recently called on the Premier of Sarawak Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg

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SME Banking

OCBC Malaysia surpasses RM1 billion mark in Portfolio Guarantee schemes with Credit Guarantee Corporation

14 Nov 2023

Signs first digital Portfolio Guarantee, totalling RM100 million, for both Islamic and conventional banking

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Sustainability

OCBC Bank receives sustainable infrastructure award at inaugural ESGBusiness Awards 2023

08 Nov 2023

The award recognises OCBC Bank’s outstanding commitment to driving innovation and sustainability initiatives

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Business Banking

INTI issues inaugural RM bond

02 Nov 2023

First CGIF Guaranteed Bond for private education provider in Malaysia

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Sustainability

OCBC Bank and IJM Land sign pact to promote green home ownership

01 Nov 2023

OCBC Bank and IJM Land have embarked on a strategic tie-up to promote sustainable living through a green home ownership programme that rewards purchasers for their ESG orientation

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Corporate News

OCBC Bank wins Malaysia Customer Experience of the Year award at Asian Experience Awards 2023

24 Oct 2023

Asian Experience Awards 2023 recognition highlights the Bank’s growth and innovation in working capital solutions amidst the global challenges

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

School at Sungai Ayam fishing village near Batu Pahat now safer and more secure with upgraded gates, fencing and walls

24 Oct 2023

OCBC Bank sees to upgrading works through RM15,000 contribution, teaches students financial literacy

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Insights

Media statement by Mr Tan Chor Sen, CEO of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad

13 Oct 2023

Media statement by Mr Tan Chor Sen, CEO of OCBC Bank in conjunction with 2024 National Budget

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Insights

Senior ASEAN Economist of OCBC Bank Lavanya Venkateswaran’s statement in conjunction with the release of the 2024 National Budget

13 Oct 2023

Media Statement By Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior Asean Economist of OCBC Bank – in conjunction with the release of the 2024 National Budget

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

More than 700 seniors and youth educated on online scams by OCBC Bank staff

18 Sep 2023

More than 700 seniors and youth including those from three schools, a community resident and an old folks home are now better equipped to safeguard themselves against online scams thanks to educational sessions conducted by staff of OCBC Bank

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC staff bring RM95,000 restoration to century-old school in Tanjong Malim

04 Sep 2023

About 110 staff from its Operations & Technology division along with a further 50 from the OCBC headquarters in Singapore banded together to help restore a hundred-year-old school in Tanjong Malim through RM95,000 in funds they raised themselves

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Consumer Banking

OCBC Bank launches OCBC 90°N visa card for travellers

14 Aug 2023

Cardmembers stand to earn points on everyday spending, easy points redemption as cashback on anything, airport lounge access, and up to RM1 million in travel insurance

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SME Banking

OCBC Malaysia recognised by Singapore-based Opengov Asia for assisting SMEs during pandemic through OCBC onecollect

17 Jul 2023

Wins Recognition of Excellence 2023 for OCBC One Collect

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Corporate News

OCBC committed to assisting SME, microenterprise and individual borrowers facing hardship due to rising cost of living

17 Jul 2023

OCBC Malaysia is committed to assisting its SME, microenterprise and individual customers affected by the rising cost of living through customised rescheduling and restructuring packages that meet their needs

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Corporate News

OCBC Malaysia Refreshes Brand in Alignment with "One Group" Strategy for Asean-Greater China Growth

03 Jul 2023

OCBC Malaysia's entities, OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad and OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad, undergo logo refresh as part of OCBC Group's brand unification initiative across its core markets.

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FinTech & Innovation

OTP-by-SMS no longer an option for OCBC online banking customers following successful migration to digital token

28 Jun 2023

Measure introduced to protect customers from online scams

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Sustainability

OCBC Bank ties up with five electric vehicle-related companies to ease EV owners’ green journey 

26 Jun 2023

In a move to strengthen its ESG-related offerings to retail customers, OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad is tying up with five electric vehicle (EV)-related companies to provide EV owners with affordable options for their green journey

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Insights

2H2023 Economic outlook

19 Jun 2023

Media statement by Ms Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank & Ms Lavanya Venkateswaran, Economist, OCBC Bank

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Islamic Banking

OCBC Al-Amin rolls out digital shariah-compliant business account that can be opened entirely online

19 Jun 2023

As part of its digital banking thrust, OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) has introduced OCBC eBiz Account-i to enable SMEs to open a Shariah-compliant business account entirely online

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Business Banking

OCBC Malaysia lead arranged EDOTCO Group’s largest loan syndication of USD700.0 million

01 Jun 2023

EDOTCO Group, via its subsidiary EDOTCO Investments (Labuan) Ltd, has successfully completed a Syndicated Term Facility of up to USD700.0 million (“Syndication”)

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Corporate News

CEO and senior executives of OCBC Malaysia pay courtesy visit to Premier of Sarawak

26 May 2023

Delegation from OCBC Malaysia, led by CEO Mr Tan Chor Sen, affirms the Bank’s commitment to Sarawak’s long-term economic growth and fulfilment of its sustainability agenda

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Consumer Banking

OCBC Bank’s online unit trust platform attracts over 80% new-to-product customers

15 May 2023

From as low as RM10 - the lowest investment amount in the market – would-be investors are tapping into an array of the Bank’s unit trust products digitally

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

Over 1,000 OCBC staff raise RM100,000 for World Vision Malaysia to fight child violence

10 May 2023

Into its fifth year, the World Vision #RunForChildren event was held at OCBC KL Car Free Morning

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Corporate News

OCBC Malaysia to increase SBR, BR, BLR & BFR by 0.25% effective 10 May 2023

08 May 2023

OCBC Malaysia To Increase SBR, BR, BLR & BFR BY 0.25% Effective 10 May 2023

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Corporate News

OCBC extends RM700 million financing to Ideal Property Group to partially finance Penang Technology Park@Bertam

01 May 2023

OCBC has extended financing of RM700m to Ideal Property Group to partially finance the upcoming Penang Technology Park (PTP) @ Bertam project. The project aims to establish a sustainable industrial park and attract high-tech industries to the region.

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Human Resource

OCBC and MMU join forces to grow industrial exposure and acquisition

27 Mar 2023

OCBC Bank and Multimedia University collaborate to ensure information and communications technology exposure for the latter’s students goes well beyond the classroom to systematic industrial training and potential employment

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Bank & OCBC Al-Amin CEOs hit KL streets to spread Ramadhan goodwill for the 15th year

23 Mar 2023

The month of Ramadhan is back and we took to the streets for the fifteenth consecutive year to spread goodwill through the act of sharing on the first day of Ramadhan

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

Rotarians & OCBC staff join local community to rid Buntal Esplanade beach of 20 kg of waste

21 Mar 2023

More than fifty people comprising OCBC staff, Rotarians Rotaractors, Interactors and staff of Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd and the local Kuching community recently cleaned up the beach at Buntal Esplanade, a hidden gem 30km from the city of Kuching

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

2,500 cyclists throng city centre for OCBC Cycle KL 2023 following three-year hiatus

12 Mar 2023

About 2,500 cyclists from all walks of life converged in the heart of Kuala Lumpur this morning for the sixth edition of OCBC Cycle Kuala Lumpur, which returned after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC urges loans/financing customers affected by the floods to call if they need support

08 Mar 2023

OCBC urges customers who are adversely affected by the floods in the country to get in touch with the Bank if they need to discuss potential relief or restructuring measures in relation to their existing loans or financing schemes

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Insights

2023 National budget

24 Feb 2023

Media Statement  By Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank

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Sustainability

OCBC Bank incorporates MGTC’s low carbon operating system (LCOS) into a transition financing plan for corporate and SME customers

20 Feb 2023

First bank in the country to work with MGTC on advancing LCOS as part of their net zero journey

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Sustainability

YTL Power’s maiden foray into ESG project financing

19 Jan 2023

Malayan Banking Berhad and OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad are the joint mandated lead arrangers for a RM1.10 billion Islamic term financing facility granted to YTL DC South Sdn Bhd

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Insights

Economic outlook in 2023

16 Jan 2023

Media Statement by Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Cycle KL is back after a three-year hiatus, set for Sunday, 12 March 2023 at Dataran Merdeka

10 Jan 2023

Registration for the “city ride” hits 2,200 prior to official launch

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

Main wing of Pure Life Society now drawing entirely from renewable energy with RM131,500 OCBC sponsorship

09 Jan 2023

Eco-friendly upgrade will see to RM1,703 in monthly cost savings and reduction of 2,138kg/annum1(3,347kWh) in greenhouse gas emissions for 73-year-old orphanage.

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Consumer Banking

OCBC Bank offering special financing rates and speedier approvals for “green” homes

27 Dec 2022

To encourage ownership of “green” homes among Malaysian consumers, OCBC Bank is now offering special financing rates and speedier approvals through its Green Home Financing scheme.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Bank donates RM145,000 to prepare people with learning disabilities for work life

27 Dec 2022

Staff across six divisions and branches of OCBC Bank recently collaborated to contribute RM145,000 to non-profit organisation Malaysian CARE for its efforts to prepare people with learning disabilities for work life.

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Consumer Banking

OCBC Malaysia introduces "Kill Switch" for customers to freeze accounts immediately if they think they have been scammed

21 Dec 2022

Bank is the first in the country to provide customers with the convenient service to suspend banking accounts and cards via self-service IVR.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC donates RM60,000 for health needs of six salvation army homes in Penang, Ipoh and Kuching

12 Dec 2022

Six Salvation Army homes in Kuching, Penang and Ipoh will receive RM60,000 from OCBC Bank – through its special OCBC CEO CSR Personal Fund – to meet their medical, nutritional, educational and social needs

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Bank sponsors WCC cyber safety programme for 1,000 youths and teachers

29 Nov 2022

OCBC Bank contributes RM15,560 to help Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) educate teenage students and train teachers to prevent cyber violence.

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Corporate News

OCBC Malaysia appoints Tan Chor Sen as new CEO, succeeding Dato' Ong Eng Bin who will be retiring

25 Nov 2022

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad today announced the appointment of Mr Tan Chor Sen as its CEO with effect from 1 January 2023. Mr Tan, a seasoned OCBC banker, is succeeding Dato’ Ong Eng Bin who will be retiring. Dato’ Ong will stay on as an adviser.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

1,700 students, seniors benefit from OCBC Bank’s “900 Hours Of Financial Literacy” programme

14 Nov 2022

More than 300 staff of OCBC Bank from thirteen different divisions and branches across the country recently brought over 900 hours of financial literacy training to more than 1,700 students and senior citizens.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Bank contributes RM684,538 to 3-year community-based mangrove tree-planting exercise at Tebuk Mendeleng, Sabak Bernam

31 Oct 2022

9,000 mangrove trees being planted in 4.5 hectares of mangrove area in Tebuk Mendeleng as part of Bank’s 90th anniversary initiative.

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Consumer Banking

OCBC Bank encouraging customers to counter scams by switching from OTP by SMS to OCBC OneToken

30 Sep 2022

OCBC OneToken is a digital token available in the OCBC Malaysia Mobile Banking app that allows customers to securely generate the OTP to authorise their online banking transactions.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

Flood-affected SJK (C) Lee Min in Telok Gong, Port Klang gets RM45,000 premises upgrade from OCBC Bank

26 Sep 2022

When flood-affected rural Telok Gong school SJK (C) Lee Min found itself in need of a new canteen roof and new classroom doors and a dedicated smart classroom, our Operations & Technology colleagues stepped in to see to the needful.

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Sustainability

Menara OCBC now equipped with Electric Vehicle Chargers

12 Sep 2022

OCBC Bank among rare group of building owners in the city centre to offer EV charging services, aligned with its quest to promote sustainability.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Bankers “Invest” RM20,000 in an unforgettable baking lesson by 12-year-old Alex Wilhelm

15 Aug 2022

Our Petaling Jaya branch colleagues recently learned how to bake two healthy bites from gifted 12-year-old Alex Wilhelm who was helping to raise funds as an alumnus of Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation-National Centre

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Insights

OCBC Bank hosts talks on tackling the shift to sustainability

01 Aug 2022

Premier Private Client and Premier Banking customers of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) were recently treated to a set of talks that examined what it takes to navigate the shift to sustainability given the myriad moving parts involved.

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Insights

OCBC Bank’s cash management investments during pandemic recognised through consecutive awards

01 Aug 2022

Wins Best Cash Management Bank in Malaysia (Alpha Southeast Asia) and Malaysia International Cash Management Bank of the Year (Asian Banking Finance) yet again

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Insights

DIALOG partners with OCBC Bank for Green Project Financing facility, included in FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index

28 Jul 2022

DIALOG Group Berhad (DIALOG), through Dialog Diyou PCR Sdn Bhd (DDPCR), has embarked on DIALOG’s inaugural sustainable financing venture via a Green Project Financing Facility (Green Financing).

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Insights

OCBC Bank signs RM299.5 million bridging loan agreement with Astrum Ampang as part of agenda to promote sustainable urban housing among millennials

18 Jul 2022

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad has signed a RM299.5 million bridging loan agreement with Astrum Ampang Sdn Bhd as part of its overarching agenda to encourage and enable millennials to consider sustainable urban housing.

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Insights

OCBC staff move for 42 minutes in 42 ways over 42 days to highlight the 42 rights of children

18 Jul 2022

The joint effort with World Vision saw 1,483 OCBC staff and family members move and contribute RM173,000 to support child rights

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Insights

OCBC KL Car-Free Morning back in full swing this Sunday, 17 July with OCBC Bank as title sponsor

14 Jul 2022

Weekly, instead of twice-monthly, sessions now

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Insights

Economic outlook second half of 2022

12 Jul 2022

After a challenging first half of the year, the global growth forecasts have been downgraded multiple times for the year to date and the process may not have ended yet – the World Bank and OECD have recently pared their 2022 growth forecasts, and the IMF has signalled it will do so in July as well.

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Insights

OCBC Malaysia to increase BR, BLR, BFR by 0.25% effective 13 July 2022

12 Jul 2022

In line with Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent 0.25% Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) increase, OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (collectively, OCBC Malaysia) will correspondingly increase its base rate (BR), base lending rate (BLR) and base financing rate (BFR) by 0.25% effective 13 July 2022.

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Insights

OCBC Bank and J&T Express collaborating to make “last mile” delivery safer, more convenient for over 1,500 couriers

11 Jul 2022

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and delivery company J&T Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (J&T) are collaborating to make “last mile” delivery safer and more convenient for over 1,500 couriers through the use of the Bank’s digital collection solution OCBC OneCollect.

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Insights

OCBC Bank launches “GROW” programme to nurture millennials to become holistic bankers

06 Jun 2022

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) has introduced an all-encompassing millennials-centred programme to build forward-looking young adults into all-rounders in banking.

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Insights

OCBC Bank introduces private banking capabilities to its Premier Banking offerings

23 May 2022

The new OCBC Wealth Account represents a significant milestone in meeting the ever-changing needs of high net worth and affluent clients

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Insights

OCBC Malaysia to increase BR, BLR, BFR by 0.25% effective 18 May 2022

17 May 2022

In line with Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent 0.25% Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) increase, OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (collectively, OCBC Malaysia) will correspondingly increase its base rate (BR), base lending rate (BLR) and base financing rate (BFR) by 0.25% effective 18 May 2022.

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Insights

OCBC Bank wins Digital Banking award for helping SMEs make collections at the height of the pandemic

09 May 2022

OCBC OneCollect singled out for its role in helping SMEs continue running their businesses during the pandemic when collection became difficult

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Consumer Banking

OCBC Al-Amin commits RM35,000 to Malayan Tapir conservation efforts at Zoo Negara

26 Apr 2022

In conjunction with World Tapir Day 2022 tomorrow (27 April), OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) has renewed its commitment to the conservation efforts of the Malayan Tapir at Zoo Negara through a RM35,000 contribution.

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Insights

OCBC Bank launches maiden sustainability-linked Floating Rate Negotiable Instruments of Deposits (FRNID)

18 Apr 2022

The principal-protected interest rate-linked FRNID is available to retail customers interested in a low-risk investment that incorporates ESG elements

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Al-Amin CEO hits KL streets to spread Ramadhan goodwill for the 14th year

04 Apr 2022

The month of Ramadhan is back and OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) staff, led by its Chief Executive Officer Tuan Syed Abdull Aziz Syed Kechik, took to the streets around Masjid Jamek yet again to spread goodwill through the act of sharing.

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Human Resource

OCBC Bank launches post-pandemic "leap" recruitment and development programme

31 Mar 2022

The initiative aims to build a talent pool in the Bank’s core focus area of wealth management.

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Sustainability

OCBC Al-Amin wins Energy and Natural Resources Ministry's sustainable energy Islamic financing award

28 Mar 2022

OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) has won the coveted Special Award for Sustainable Energy Financing (Islamic Financing) at the National Energy Awards (NEA) 2021.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Al-Amin staff raise RM30,300 for autism ahead of World Autism Awareness Day

28 Mar 2022

To spread greater understanding on the theme of this year’s World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April, 191 staff of OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) recently walked, ran or cycled for three kilometres. In total they covered a cumulative total of almost 600 kilometres while raising RM30,300 to support the cause of autistic children in Malaysia.

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Corporate News

OCBC captures Penang culture and heritage through specially designed Wednesday outfits for staff

26 Jan 2022

The dose of cultural goodness and sustainability is part of the Bank's larger drive to promote preservation in various part of the country.

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Sustainability

Hap Seng Management issues inaugural Sustainability-Linked Bonds

20 Jan 2022

Hap Seng Management Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad (“Hap Seng” or the “Issuer”), has issued the first tranche of Sustainability-Linked Bonds (“SLB”) under its Unrated Bonds programmes of up to RM5.0 billion in nominal value.

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Insights

Economic outlook in 2022 - Media statement by Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank

20 Jan 2022

While 2021 has been a roller-coaster ride, as vaccines preluded a positive start to the year, the green shoots came under heavy rain showers in the form of the Delta variant before persistent elevated inflationary prints prompted the frontloading of hawkish central bank expectations.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Al-Amin brings RM81,600 in immediate aid to flood victims of Kampung Jawa and Kampung Padang Jawa

19 Jan 2022

OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) has partnered with Lions Club of Klang, supported by Lions Club of Selangor Miracle, to provide RM81,600 in immediate aid to 500 families in Kampung Jawa and Kampung Padang Jawa, Klang.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

Furry folk at PAWS get RM54,000 from OCBC friends toward building a state-of-the-art home

10 Jan 2022

The furry folks at PAWS Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in Ara Damansara found a new friend in OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) when its Consumer Financial Services division staff raised over RM54,000 from their own pockets to chip in to build a new home for them.

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Corporate News

OCBC Kuching branch radiates with Edric Ong-designed cutural attire every Wednesday

05 Jan 2022

Bank’s Cultural Wednesdays are part of its sustainability drive.

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Corporate News

OCBC Bank urges loans/financing customers affected by the floods to call if they need support

21 Dec 2021

OCBC Malaysia is urging all its customers who are adversely affected by the country’s floods to get in touch with them if they need to discuss potential relief or restructuring measures in relation to their existing loans or financing schemes.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

Commercial Banking staff of OCBC Bank contribute RM100,000 to pandemic-related causes nationwide

20 Dec 2021

The 215 Commercial Banking staff of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) recently dug deep into their pockets to raise RM100,000 to help five charity organisations across the country affected by the pandemic.

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Sustainability

Sunway REIT issues inaugural Sustainability-Linked Bonds

07 Dec 2021

SunREIT Unrated Bond Berhad (SUB) has issued the first tranche of Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLB) as part of Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust’s (Sunway REIT) maiden sustainable financing exercise.

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Consumer Banking

FRANK by OCBC is now fully digital

06 Dec 2021

Digitally inclined customers and those who prefer to bank on-the-go can now sign up for OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad’s (OCBC Bank) award-winning FRANK by OCBC without the need to step into the bank.

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Corporate News

OCBC begins offering URUS to eligible B50 individuals

15 Nov 2021

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank), together with its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) (collectively, OCBC Malaysia), today began offering packages from the Financial Management and Resilience Programme (URUS) to eligible individual B50 customers.

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Sustainability

A tree planted for every investor in Maybank global sustainable/ESG funds distributed by OCBC Bank

15 Nov 2021

Consumers looking to invest in a sustainability-themed unit trust product can now have a tree planted in their name along the Lower Kinabatangan River in Sabah thanks to a green initiative by OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank).

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Consumer Banking

RM218,000 "coup" for loyal bank customer who loves driving

01 Nov 2021

Deputy Property Director beats 13,000 others to grand prize.

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Insights

Press statement by Dato' Ong Eng Bin, CEO of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad - in conjunction with the release of Malaysia's 2022 national budget

29 Oct 2021

The National Budget 2022 is aimed at rebuilding Malaysia steadily as we recover from the pandemic.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Al-Amin joins forces with Commercial Crimes Investigation Department to fight scams

18 Oct 2021

As part of its quest to fight fraud and scams in the country, the Commercial Crimes Investigation Department (CCID) of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has linked arms with sponsor OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) to distribute more than 10,000 posters to schools, government offices and other suitable public places in a nationwide awareness campaign.

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Corporate News

OCBC setting up dedicated process for eligible B50 customers to sign up for interest-free moratorium from 15 November 2021

18 Oct 2021

Bank committed to helping customers who might still need relief assistance.

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Business Banking

OCBC and CGC cross RM2 billion mark in unsecured Wholesale Guarantees with latest RM610 million

11 Oct 2021

The programme builds on pioneering effort dating back to 2014 that has now seen RM2.05 billion disbursed to 8,211 SME accounts.

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Sustainability

OCBC Bank rolls out solar panel financing plan for residential homes as part of its green thrust

27 Sep 2021

Residential property owners stand to save up to 85% on electricity bills through solar energy while helping to fight global warming.

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Corporate News

OCBC wins Cash Management Award for services to non-banking corporate clients

13 Sep 2021

Bank bags four transaction banking awards in quick succession.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

Banting school to get new main wall and remote learning access for 35 students through RM40,000 OCBC Bank donation

13 Sep 2021

When rural Banting school SMK Jugra found itself needing to build a new main wall to keep students safe and trespassers at bay, they never thought the fulfilling contribution would come with remote learning access as well.

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Corporate News

OCBC Bank has processed all moratorium sign-ups to date within the stipulated time, no rejections

09 Aug 2021

In the four weeks since the 7 July rollout of the PEMULIH moratorium packages, OCBC Malaysia has processed all customer sign-ups within the stipulated time, with no rejections.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

IDEAS Community Projects & Projek Bangsa Malaysia, supported by OCBC Al-Amin, raise over RM1.5 million for hospital emergency fund

02 Aug 2021

Several hospitals in the Klang Valley will benefit from over RM1.5 million worth of hospital beds, oxygen tanks and monitors following a collaborative effort to raise the amount by IDEAS Community Projects and Projek Bangsa Malaysia, with the support of OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin).

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SME Banking

OCBC Bank rolls out fully remote digital account opening process for SMEs nationwide

19 Jul 2021

Rollout of its digital account opening with an eKYC option – supported by CTOS – for SMEs nationwide follows earlier pilot programmes.

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Corporate News

OCBC begins moratorium sign-up exercise for individual, microenterprise and SME customers in line with government's PEMULIH package

07 Jul 2021

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank), together with its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin), today commenced the moratorium sign-up exercise for its individual, microenterprise and SME customers under the PEMULIH package announced by the Prime Minister on 28 June.

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Business Banking

OCBC Bank and Sunway REIT to collaborate on sustainable finance initiative

24 Jun 2021

SunREIT Unrated Bond Berhad (SUB) has mandated OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) as the Sustainability Structuring Coordinator of an Unrated Medium Term Notes Programme of up to RM10.0 billion in nominal value (Programme).

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Corporate News

OCBC committed to assisting pandemic-affected SME, microenterprise and individual customers

09 Jun 2021

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank), together with its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin), is committed to assisting SME, microenterprise and individual customers affected by the pandemic and the most recent movement control order (MCO) through its latest repayment assistance programme.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

Timely website upgrade on women and child abuse

07 Jun 2021

OCBC Bank contributes RM18,300 to upgrade all-important and most-accessed “Issues” section of Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) website.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC staff move for 42 minutes to raise RM47,282 in support of World Vision's child rights effort

17 May 2021

From exactly 5pm to 5.42pm on a recent Sunday, the heavy downpour did not stop 335 staff of OCBC Malaysia – OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) – and their family members from moving for 42 minutes from wherever they were in support of the basic rights of children, including those whose names and photos were emblazoned across their T-shirts.

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Consumer Banking

OCBC Malaysia's RM Chat and FRANK digital initiatives win Singapore Business Review awards

11 May 2021

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) has bagged top honours for its two recent digital initiatives – OCBC RM Chat and Frank by OCBC – in the banking category of Singapore Business Review’s recent Malaysia International Business Awards 2021 and Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2021 respectively.

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Business Banking

OCBC Bank and MFP Solar conclude agreement for Green Loan rated gold by MARC

10 May 2021

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC) today announced the closing of an externally reviewed multi-tranche Green Term Loan Facility (Facility) for MFP Solar Sdn Bhd (MFP Solar).

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Al-Amin CEO hits KL streets to spread goodwill for Ramadhan - for the 12th year

13 Apr 2021

The month of Ramadhan is back and OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) staff, led by its Chief Executive Officer Tuan Syed Abdull Aziz Syed Kechik, took to the streets around Masjid Jamek to spread goodwill once again through the act of sharing.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

200 OCBC Al-Amin staff go the distance for autistic children ahead of World Autism Awareness Day

01 Apr 2021

Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day tomorrow (2 April) more than 200 staff of OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) went the requisite 3-kilometre distance – walking, running or cycling – to raise RM25,300 for autistic children.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Bank rallies support for second round of RM165,500 aid for 3,600 B40 individuals in Keningau & Klang Valley PPRs

22 Mar 2021

Phase 2 of the partnership involving Women of Will, OCBC Bank and several others will see to yet another two months of supplies reaching communities hard-hit by Covid-19.

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Human Resource

OCBC incentivising its staff to sign up for national Covid-19 vaccination programme

09 Mar 2021

As the country begins to roll out the national Covid-19 vaccination programme, OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) has started to incentivise its more than 5,000 staff to sign up.

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Consumer Banking

OCBC launches first-of-its-kind secure chat service to minimise dependence on physical interactions at branches

26 Jan 2021

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) today launched the country’s first secure chat service, OCBC RM Chat.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC CEO and staff rally around flood victims to raise RM220,000 from their own pockets

25 Jan 2021

Inspired by their company’s recent contribution of RM100,000 to MERCY Malaysia and its customer flood relief assistance programme, staff of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) got together to match the effort.

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Insights

Economic Outlook 2021 - Media statement by Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank

18 Jan 2021

2020 was a watershed year for the global economy, financial markets and also life in general.

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Corporate News

OCBC offering deferment and restructuring assistance to customers affected by floods

14 Jan 2021

Corporate, SME and individual customers of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) affected by the current spate of floods affecting Kelantan, Pahang, Terengganu and Johor may seek a deferment or restructuring of their existing loans or financing through the Banks’ dedicated channels.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Bank contributes RM100,000 to Mercy Malaysia to assist flood victims

11 Jan 2021

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) has contributed RM100,000 to MERCY Malaysia as part of its efforts to help those affected by the ongoing devastating floods in Terengganu, Johor, Pahang, Perak and Kelantan.

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Corporate News

OCBC Bank moves Melaka branch to 20,000-square foot location to serve rapidly growing customer base

21 Dec 2020

Commencing operations today, it becomes the first OCBC Bank branch in the country to feature “Universal Bankers” and remains the only bank in Melaka to open seven days a week.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Al-Amin, Lions Club and Women of Will provide daily essentials to 600 in Lembah Subang

07 Dec 2020

Over 600 people from Projek Perumahan Rumah Termiskin (PPRT) Lembah Subang recently received daily essential items from OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin), Lions Club of Kuala Lumpur Providence (Lions Club) and Women of Will (WOW) to help them overcome difficulties related to Covid-19.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

RM165,500 in household essentials getting to 3,500 B40 individuals in Keningau & Klang Valley PPRs

23 Nov 2020

Women of Will, OCBC Bank & Kim Loong Resources band together to bring two months of supplies to help hard-hit communities.

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Corporate News

OCBC Bank's B40, M40 and microenterprise customers may apply online for enhanced targeted repayment assistance beginning 23 November 2020

19 Nov 2020

Beginning Monday, 23 November, B40, M40 and microenterprise customers of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) may apply online at www.ocbc.com.my for the enhanced targeted repayment assistance plans announced earlier this month by the Finance Minister.

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Insights

Press statement by Dato' Ong Eng Bin, CEO of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad - in conjunction with the release of Malaysia's 2021 national budget

06 Nov 2020

Despite the constraints on revenue brought about by the pandemic, the 2021 National Budget has done well to focus primarily on helping Malaysians cope with the current challenges, with particular emphasis on those negatively affected as well as the frontliners.

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Business Banking

OCBC Bank offering Danajamin PRIHATIN Guarantee Scheme to businesses in need

04 Nov 2020

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) is now providing its corporate customers with access to further financing through the Danajamin PRIHATIN Guarantee Scheme (DPGS).

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

12 homes and charity organisations receive Covid-19 aid from OCBC Bank and Lions Club

27 Oct 2020

A total of twelve charity organisations recently received daily necessities, hand sanitisers, face masks and other forms of support through a joint collaboration between from OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and Lions Club of Kuala Lumpur Central (Lions Club).

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Corporate News

OCBC revises banking hours at KL and Selangor branches to 10am-3pm as part of CMCO safety measures

13 Oct 2020

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank), together with its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin), has revised the banking operating hours of its Kuala Lumpur and Selangor branches to 10am-3pm Monday to Friday during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) period of 14 October to 27 October.

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Corporate News

OCBC Bank to keep selected branches open on weekends for customers to sign up for post-moratorium loans and financing support

02 Oct 2020

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) will keep selected branches open on Saturday, and some on Sunday as well, during October for the convenience of customers wishing to sign up for post-moratorium loans and financing support.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Bank links arms with Lions Club to lend support to single mothers, children and special needs individuals in six charity homes

28 Sep 2020

Bank sponsors about RM13,000 in the special relief programme.

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Consumer Banking

OCBC Bank introduces new digital banking proposition that provides the mobile generation with greater control over their finances

23 Sep 2020

The mobile-only FRANK by OCBC marks the Bank’s consumer digital thrust into the future by removing traditional banking restrictions.

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Corporate News

OCBC Bank to hold second consecutive post-moratorium loans and financing support weekend at selected branches following last weekend's success

21 Sep 2020

Following the success of its postmoratorium loans and financing support weekend at selected branches on Saturday and Sunday (19 & 20 September), OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) will hold a second consecutive one this weekend (26 & 27 September).

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC links arms with Lions Club to provide RM60,000 worth of essential equipment to support patients undergoing cancer treatment

07 Sep 2020

3,300 patients to receive aid through the National Cancer Society of Malaysia along with the benefit of a new mobile mammography screening machine worth RM35,000.

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Consumer Banking

Penang-born outdoor enthusiast drives home a brand new RM228,000 Mini Cooper S Countryman Pure in OCBC Deposit Campaign

17 Aug 2020

The gradual easing of the movement control order has brought renewed reason for Property Consultant Ms Lee Ann Nee, 47, to take a drive around the island – she was adjudged winner of a brand new Mini Cooper S Countryman Pure in an OCBC Bank Deposit Campaign.

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Corporate News

OCBC customers can now apply for post-moratorium support through a simplified online process

07 Aug 2020

Beginning today, customers of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad and OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (collectively, OCBC Malaysia) will be able to apply online for post-moratorium support in relation to their loans and financing through the Bank’s webpage, www.ocbc.com.my via a simplified application process that takes a matter of minutes.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC staff join nearly 1,700 fellow runners in World Vision's #RUNFORCHILDREN that raised RM25,000

03 Aug 2020

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Ong Eng Bin recently led the way with 190 of his colleagues and their family members to raise RM25,000 in contributions to support World Vision Malaysia’s #RUNFORCHILDREN Virtual Run to make a move for child rights.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Al-Amin links up with Zoo Negara in Malayan Tapir conservation effort

21 Jul 2020

Bank sponsors RM40,000 to ensure tapirs do not become extinct.

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Corporate News

OCBC to decrease BR, BLR, BFR & FD board rates by 0.25% effective 13 July 2020

12 Jul 2020

In line with Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent 0.5% Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decrease, OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and its subsidiary, OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad, (collectively, OCBC Malaysia) will correspondingly decrease their base rate (BR), base lending rate (BLR) and base financing rate (BFR) by 0.25% effective tomorrow, 13 July 2020.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Al-Amin partners with Lions Club to get RM20,000 in daily necessities to autistic children

09 Jun 2020

Bank’s sponsorship reaches those in need through IDEAS Autism Centre.

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Corporate News

OCBC Al-Amin registers 28% increase in net profit

01 Jun 2020

OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) registered a 28% increase in net profit from RM129 million in 2018 to RM164 million last year, its eleventh full year of operation.

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Islamic Banking

OCBC Al-Amin looking at more "green" and sustainable financing this year

27 May 2020

OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin), the Islamic banking subsidiary of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, is looking at strengthening its commitment to sustainability and bringing its value-based intermediation (VBI) to an altogether new level with more “green” financing projects this year.

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Corporate News

OCBC Malaysia reports 17% net profit increase to RM954 million

22 May 2020

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and its subsidiaries (collectively OCBC Malaysia) today reported a 17% rise in net profit to RM954 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2019, the highest net profit it has ever recorded. Profit before tax rose 12% to RM1.23 billion.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Bank partners Lions Club to get daily food supplies and masks to 966 families in Puchong in time for Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration

18 May 2020

Bank sponsors RM59,046 in the joint special relief programme.

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Business Banking

OCBC Malaysia, acting as lead coordinator and sustainability & Shariah structuring adviser, signs first-of-its-kind syndicated Islamic sustainability-linked financing of USD800 million with Axiata Group Berhad via web-based platform

11 May 2020

OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (“OCBC Al-Amin”) has successfully lead-arranged a first-of-its-kind Syndicated Multi-Currency Shariah-compliant sustainability-linked set of financing facilities of USD800 million (“Syndicated Financing”) for Axiata Group Berhad (“Axiata”), among the leading telecommunications groups in Asia.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

OCBC Bank partners Rotary Club to get daily food supplies to 1,290 families in Klang Valley

04 May 2020

Bank sponsors RM36,000 in the joint special relief programme.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

Staff of OCBC Al-Amin link arms with Women of Will to provide daily essentials to 650 from B40 group

27 Apr 2020

650 individuals from 150 B40 families in the small town of PPR Sungai Sering, Ampang recently received RM24,000 worth of food supplies from staff of OCBC Bank Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) as part of their joint effort with Women of Will (WOW) to help communities affected by the global Covid-19 pandemic and the effects of the nation’s Movement Control Order.

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Corporate News

OCBC not compounding interest or profit during 6-month moratorium

26 Mar 2020

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad and its subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad will not be compounding interest and profit respectively for its mortgages and SME loans/financing during the 6-month moratorium period announced recently by Bank Negara Malaysia.

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Corporate News

OCBC removes ATM cash withdrawal fee for using other banks' ATMs until end-April 2020

25 Mar 2020

This is part of the Bank's concerted effort to encourage people to stay home or move only within areas close to their homes during the current movement control order period.

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Corporate News

OCBC revises banking hours to 10am-3pm as part of safety measures

21 Mar 2020

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank), together with its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin), has revised its branch banking operating hours to 10am-3pm Monday to Friday until the end of the movement control order period.

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Corporate News

OCBC Bank: Individuals and businesses should continue to seek assistance if impacted by Covid-19

20 Mar 2020

Individuals and businesses should continue to come forward to seek consideration for assistance if they are impacted by the effects of Covid-19, according to OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) CEO Dato’ Ong Eng Bin.

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Business Banking

OCBC Bank rolls out Malaysia's first merchant cross-border QR code collection service

26 Feb 2020

Pioneering OCBC OneCollect set to benefit local businesses and Singapore bank account holders who can now scan and pay via PayNow.

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Corporate News

OCBC willing to help businesses and individual customers affected by Covid-19 and its impact

13 Feb 2020

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) today announced they will extend assistance to businesses and individual customers affected by Covid-19.

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CSR, Events & Sponsorships

Dignity "Muhibbah" choir delights OCBC Bank staff with novel Chinese New Year performance

03 Feb 2020

Following their Christmas performance to OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) staff in December, the singers from Dignity for Children Foundation (Dignity) were back at Menara OCBC, Jalan Tun Perak with their repertoire of Lunar New Year hits – sung by youth and children of various ethnicities.

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Insights

Media statement by Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank

15 Jan 2020

Looking back at 2019, it appears to have been a year of eventful two halves.

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