100 Years RHB Bank

 

100 Years RHB Bank

Headquartered and listed in Malaysia, RHB Banking Group is the longest established local bank, formed though the mergers of several banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1913. RHB Banking Group and its subsidiaries provide a full range of services ranging from retail banking, business banking, corporate and investment banking, Islamic banking, transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management, private equity and stockbroking services.

A brief history of RHB Bank :
1913 – incorporation of Kwong Yik ( Selangor ) Banking Corporation
1997 – merged with DCB Bank to form RHB Bank Bhd
1999 – merged with Sime Bank Berhad to form RHB Banking Group
2003 – merged with Bank Utama

60sen · Old Market Square, KL – Our First Branch
Kwong Yik (Selangor) Banking Corporation Limited was incorporated on 15th July 1913, with its first branch located at the Old Market Square. It moved to the junction of Jalan Bandar and Jalan Silang where it remain until 1938.

60sen · Launch of Kwong Yik Bank HQ
In 1965, the landmark multi-storey HQ at Jalan Bandar ( now Jalan Tun H.S.Lee ) was officiated by the then PM, Tunku Abdul Rahman on the 10th September. It opened branches in Jalan Ipoh and Jalan Bukit Bintang the same year.

60sen · Our First ATM
In 1985, Kwong Yik Bank introduces its ATM service called ‘BOSS’ simultaneously at 12 of its branches in KL, PJ and Klang.

60sen · RHB HQ
Today, the RHB Banking Group is a leading financial services provider in 8 countries, 3,000 delivery channels, and 16,000 staff.

Technical Details

Date of Issue : 23-Nov-2013
Denomination : 60sen (Block of 4)
Stamp size : 31mm x 31mm
Stamp Sheet : Block of 4x 3

Paper : Stamp Paper With Silver Print
Printing Process : Lithography
Perforation : 14
Stamp Designer : World Communications Network Resources (M) Sdn Bhd
Printer : Chan Wanish Security Company Limited, Thailand