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2025

May 20, 2025

Standard Chartered: Global Islamic Finance Assets to Surpass USD 7.5 Trillion by 2028
April 17, 2025

Standard Chartered marks 150 years of legacy in Malaysia
February 28, 2025

Standard Chartered introduces SC PrismFX
January 31, 2025

Standard Chartered Malaysia offers financial relief measures for clients affected by East Malaysia floods
January 14, 2025

Malaysia Focus – Staying optimistic

2024

December 5, 2024

Standard Chartered Malaysia offers financial relief measures for clients affected by floods
October 16, 2024

Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia and Sunway sign landmark USD110 million sustainability-linked structured financing in Asia
October 14, 2024

Standard Chartered appoints Harmander Mahal as Head of Wealth and Retail Banking for Malaysia and Indonesia
August 29, 2024

Standard Chartered Malaysia celebrates 100 years in Kuching
July 17, 2024

Structural reforms and sustainable growth shift winds in Malaysia’s favour
June 19, 2024

CGC and Standard Chartered jointly launch MYR300 million financing to boost SMEs’ growth plans
June 4, 2024

Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia executes Islamic Sustainable Account solution with PETRONAS
March 13, 2024

Standard Chartered Saadiq champions the way forward for Islamic finance in Malaysia
March 8, 2024

Futuremakers and Mereka award USD100,000 in seed funding under Women in Entrepreneurship programme
February 28, 2024

Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia appoints Bilal Parvaiz as Chief Executive Officer
February 26, 2024

Visa and Standard Chartered to make instalment payments more seamless for Malaysia credit cardholders
January 29, 2024

Standard Chartered launches its first community-focused branch to better serve clients in the Northern Region
January 16, 2024

Malaysia Focus 2024 – Steady as she goes

2023

December 14, 2023

USD17 billion in retail investor capital could be mobilised to combat climate change in Malaysia
November 23, 2023

Malaysia’s business leaders remain confident in globalisation and trade
October 18, 2023

Standard Chartered Malaysia advocates for menopause support with progressive workplace policy
October 4, 2023

Standard Chartered Malaysia maintains its waiver on DuitNow QR charges for merchants
September 14, 2023

Standard Chartered and Allen & Overy launch payment regulations guide for corporates and fintech clients in Malaysia
September 7, 2023

Futuremakers by Standard Chartered contributes MYR6.7 million, impacting lives of close to 10,000 Malaysian youth
September 4, 2023

Standard Chartered drives inclusion with 20-week paid parental leave to all employees
July 13, 2023

Standard Chartered Signature CIO Funds provide retail investors an opportunity to build wealth amid market uncertainties
July 6, 2023

Team DoBetter bags MYR30,000 at ImpactHack 2023 Hackathon by Standard Chartered
July 4, 2023

Standard Chartered continues to assist SMEs during difficult market conditions
June 28, 2023

Standard Chartered Malaysia offers the chance to win a business class return ticket to London with its new Journey Credit Card
June 26, 2023

Malaysia’s exports to hit USD425bn by 2030 at almost 7% annual growth
June 23, 2023

Standard Chartered enhances security measures to safeguard Malaysians from financial fraud
June 19, 2023

Standard Chartered Malaysia introduces SC WIN to accelerate expansion for Women-led businesses
June 19, 2023

Standard Chartered Malaysia announces grand prize winner for its Year End Spend & Win Campaign
May 10, 2023

Standard Chartered Malaysia increases rates by 25 bps effective 11 May 2023
May 2, 2023

Standard Chartered Malaysia ranks Top 3 in Malaysia in Forbes’ World’s Best Banks 2023 survey
April 26, 2023

Mid-sized Malaysian companies and large Asian corporations want to be more sustainable, but are faced with challenges
March 27, 2023

Standard Chartered Saadiq advances thought leadership in Islamic finance
March 24, 2023

Standard Chartered Malaysia offers financial assistance to clients affected by floods
February 21, 2023

80% of Malaysian investors set new financial goals to combat inflation and volatile economic conditions
January 31, 2023

Standard Chartered Malaysia launches Wealth Academy with INSEAD
January 4, 2023

Standard Chartered launches Sustainable Account solution for corporates in Malaysia

2022

December 20, 2022

Sunway Property advances sustainable communities through green financing with Standard Chartered Malaysia
November 29, 2022

Business confidence in Malaysia remains high on the back of ASEAN’s bright future
November 10, 2022

Standard Chartered Malaysia launches its first pet-friendly branch at Plaza Arkadia
November 7, 2022

Standard Chartered Malaysia increases rates by 25 bps
October 18, 2022

Retail investor capital presents USD35 billion growth opportunity for sustainable investing in Malaysia
October 14, 2022

Standard Chartered Malaysia further strengthens online banking security to protect customers against cybercrime
September 14, 2022

Standard Chartered Malaysia raises base rate by 25 bps
September 8, 2022

Standard Chartered partners Taman Tugu Project for green efforts
September 2, 2022

Standard Chartered Malaysia launches SmartStocks to provide clients access to 12 exchanges across 7 markets
August 18, 2022

Standard Chartered Malaysia appoints Mak Joon Nien as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
August 10, 2022

Standard Chartered Malaysia brings Apple Pay to customers
July 14, 2022

Standard Chartered Malaysia raises base rate by 25 bps
July 8, 2022

Dentist wins Volvo XC40 in Standard Chartered Malaysia credit card spending contest
June 22, 2022

Standard Chartered Malaysia appoints Samuel Ding as Head of Transaction Banking
June 20, 2022

CIMB Islamic leads landmark RM1.0 billion sustainable Shariah-compliant Collateralised Commodity Murabahah transaction with Standard Chartered Saadiq
June 10, 2022

Standard Chartered Malaysia mentoring next generation of girl leaders with Goal
June 2, 2022

Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia joins the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative
May 18, 2022

Standard Chartered Malaysia raises base rate by 25 bps
April 12, 2022

Malaysia named as top market for expansion for ASEAN-focused Middle East companies
February 28, 2022

Standard Chartered and Me.reka launch DE x Futuremakers to nurture digital-ready entrepreneurs and businesses in Malaysia
February 23, 2022

Standard Chartered arranges £275 million refinancing agreement to facilitate significant solar energy power in the UK
February 21, 2022

Standard Chartered and Etika seal Malaysia’s first FMCG ESG-linked derivative transaction worth MYR251 million
January 25, 2022

Applications for URUS now extended

2021

December 7, 2021

Malaysia’s exports to hit almost USD500bn by 2030
November 24, 2021

‘Confidence gap’ holding back affluent in Malaysia from meeting their goals
November 16, 2021

DHL Express Malaysia simplifies payment on delivery with digital collections gateway from Standard Chartered
November 15, 2021

Applications for URUS now open for eligible B50 customers
October 29, 2021

Standard Chartered is first bank in Malaysia to attain certification in workplace gender equality
October 20, 2021

CIMB enters landmark RM2.45 billion sustainability-linked derivative transaction with Standard Chartered
October 14, 2021

Banking industry collaboration with AKPK to assist the most vulnerable Malaysians
October 8, 2021

Standard Chartered Malaysia appoints Sammeer Sharma as Head of Consumer, Private and Business Banking
September 13, 2021

Standard Chartered embarks on first green trade finance facility to support sustainable supply chains
September 8, 2021

Taiwanese companies with an ASEAN focus highly optimistic about business growth in Malaysia over the next 12 months
July 19, 2021

Malaysia is a favoured expansion destination for ASEAN companies looking for growth opportunities in the 10-nation bloc
June 23, 2021

Pharmaniaga receives financial boost from Standard Chartered Malaysia on a non-profit basis for vaccine distribution
June 18, 2021

Standard Chartered Malaysia expands new payment collection service for Internet and mobile banking
June 16, 2021

Carbon Dated: Malaysia-based suppliers are risking more than USD65 billion in exports
June 9, 2021

Standard Chartered Malaysia eases clients’ financial woes
June 3, 2021

Malaysia is top choice for Chinese companies looking for expansion opportunities in ASEAN
June 2, 2021

Malaysia keen to invest in Bangladesh
April 19, 2021

Financial boost for SMEs on the road to recovery post-pandemic
April 12, 2021

Zeronomics: ASEAN companies transitioning too slowly, leaving the 2050 net zero emissions goal at risk
March 25, 2021

Malaysia ranks as second most favourable country for foreign investment in Southeast Asia
March 16, 2021

Standard Chartered Malaysia is first bank to adopt Tricor’s digital signatures

2020

December 21, 2020

Standard Chartered sees an explosion in digital adoption amid pandemic
December 8, 2020

COVID-19 NOTICE
December 7, 2020

MDV, Standard Chartered co-create first-to-market trust structure for development financiers
December 3, 2020

Malaysia’s first CarbonNeutral® credit card taps into rising trend of online spending
December 3, 2020

New and enhanced financing facilities for SMEs affected by COVID-19
November 26, 2020

COVID-19 marks financial coming of age for cash-strapped Malaysian millennials
November 19, 2020

Ample opportunities to increase investment in Malaysia before the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals deadline
October 26, 2020

COVID-19 Notice
October 22, 2020

Standard Chartered supports Malaysian companies fight against COVID-19
October 7, 2020

UOB Malaysia and Standard Chartered Malaysia successfully price RM250 million MTN for Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia
September 25, 2020

Financial aid by Standard Chartered Malaysia ensures uninterrupted learning of tomorrow’s leaders
September 21, 2020

Investors show increased interest in sustainable investing
September 15, 2020

Malaysian consumers expect a cashless world by 2030
September 4, 2020

Vale embarks on first blockchain transaction with Nanjing Iron Steel
September 2, 2020

Standard Chartered, CGC extend financial assistance to SMEs
August 18, 2020

Malaysians confident in their skills to thrive despite COVID-19 slump
August 5, 2020

Standard Chartered rewards customer with the iconic Ford Mustang
July 30, 2020

Mid-sized corporates prioritise operational agility and flexibility in post COVID-19 world
July 16, 2020

Standard Chartered joins international banking network IBOS
July 9, 2020

Standard Chartered supports Chemopharm to step up fight against COVID-19
July 8, 2020

Standard Chartered Malaysia lowers base rate by 25 bps
July 2, 2020

Standard Chartered Saadiq partners with Halal Development Corporation to catalyse growth of halal industry
June 23, 2020

Standard Chartered collaborates with PPZ-MAIWP to offer online zakat collection services
June 11, 2020

Standard Chartered collaborates with MIDA to recharge Malaysia’s economy
June 4, 2020

Industry recognition for Standard Chartered Malaysia
May 8, 2020

Standard Chartered Malaysia cuts base rate
April 23, 2020

Standard Chartered expanding self-service requests through digital banking channels
April 16, 2020

We’re committing USD1 billion to finance companies helping to tackle Covid-19
April 3, 2020

Standard Chartered Malaysia donates over half a million Ringgit to help front liners combat COVID-19
March 26, 2020

Relief for Standard Chartered Malaysia clients affected by COVID-19
March 18, 2020

COVID-19 Notice
March 10, 2020

Focus group uncovers industry challenges faced by women entrepreneurs
February 27, 2020

Standard Chartered Saadiq is first international Islamic bank to offer incentives for halal businesses in Malaysia
February 18, 2020

Malaysia presents a USD35 billion opportunity for the private sector to invest in sustainable development, says Standard Chartered
February 13, 2020

Standard Chartered offers interest-only option for clients affected by COVID-19
January 24, 2020

Standard Chartered Malaysia lowers base rate by 25 bps
January 21, 2020

Malaysia: is USD1 million enough for your retirement?
January 7, 2020

Shreya Ghosal Live in Concert Malaysia 2020

2019

December 18, 2019

Standard Chartered Saadiq inks MOU with Lembaga Tabung Haji for long-term collaboration
December 4, 2019

Standard Chartered and MaGIC in strategic partnership to amplify social entrepreneurship landscape in Malaysia
November 19, 2019

Standard Chartered Malaysia wins big at Global Retail Banking Awards 2019
November 12, 2019

Standard Chartered opens first integrated café banking branch
October 29, 2019

Wong Hooi Ching appointed Head of Financial Institutions, Standard Chartered Malaysia
October 17, 2019

Manish Gupta appointed Head of Commercial Banking, Standard Chartered Malaysia
October 8, 2019

Almost 80% of affluent Malaysians see travel as ideal retirement lifestyle
September 19, 2019

Standard Chartered steps up partnership with CGC on SME financing initiatives
July 19, 2019

SmartGoals first-of-its-kind in Malaysia to offer personalised financial advisory and solutions to all client segments
July 1, 2019

Standard Chartered is Best Foreign Bank in Malaysia
June 3, 2019

Standard Chartered Foundation brings Ramadan cheer to children from two charity homes
May 17, 2019

Standard Chartered Malaysia reduces base rate by 25 bps
April 30, 2019

New growth strategies key for Malaysian companies eyeing expansion into ASEAN markets
April 11, 2019

Standard Chartered launches expanded online gateway and mobile app for corporates to digitise collections
April 8, 2019

High net worth individuals and business owners in Malaysia to benefit from US Dollar-denominated life insurance plan
March 28, 2019

Standard Chartered Malaysia appointed partner of Astro’s In-House Bank
March 20, 2019

Mohd Suhaimi Abdul Hamid appointed CEO of Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia
March 12, 2019

LFC World heads to Malaysia
March 9, 2019

Empowering the next generation to learn, earn and grow
March 8, 2019

Standard Chartered launches first-ever global running event along the Belt and Road
February 27, 2019

SC and CGC Celebrate 10 Years of Collaboration in Support of SME Growth
February 22, 2019

Ballot winners selected for Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2019
February 19, 2019

Humble beginnings no barrier to success
January 2, 2019

Standard Chartered Malaysia appoints Lai Pei-Si as Country Head of Retail Banking

2018

November 19, 2018

Standard Chartered Malaysia reveals Liverpool FC Cashback credit card with refreshed rewards
November 18, 2018

Malaysia Recalibrates for Sustainable Growth
October 17, 2018

Standard Chartered first in Malaysia to handle fully digitised export presentation for Vale International SA
September 24, 2018

Standard Chartered Malaysia bags Best International Bank 2018 from Asiamoney
September 7, 2018

Standard Chartered Saadiq Embraces Digital in a Big Way
July 30, 2018

Standard Chartered and Brand Expedia team up to help people go places
July 2, 2018

Standard Chartered employees contribute over 4,000 volunteering hours
June 19, 2018

Standard Chartered empowers adolescent girls through financial literacy
June 12, 2018

Standard Chartered Malaysia aims to grow its digital banking adoption rate to 65% of its client base
June 5, 2018

Standard Chartered Malaysia expects to double its number of Priority Banking clients in the next three years
June 4, 2018

Standard Chartered leads USD575 million facility for AET
May 22, 2018

Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia appoints Ali Allawala as Chief Executive Officer
May 16, 2018

Standard Chartered Malaysia’s women empowerment programme breaks new ground
May 2, 2018

Standard Chartered commits to gender parity in the workplace
April 6, 2018

Standard Chartered Malaysia wins Best New Product Service or Innovation Launch award
April 6, 2018

Standard Chartered Malaysia and CGC sign Portfolio Guarantee Agreement
April 5, 2018

More fashion for less with Standard Chartered and ZALORA
February 6, 2018

Standard Chartered Malaysia raises base rate by 25bps from 5 Feb