Interview in Bahasa Malaysia Summary When he was asked about the bank's plan for the next 10 years, he stated that it's hard to predict because our economy heavily depends on the world's free market. Our economy will be affected if there's a sudden or major event in the world's economy. He himself believed that Bank Bumiputra (now part of CIMB) would be the largest banking institution in our country based on the past 10 years of its existence. The Bank managed to the country's No. 2 bank, No. 1 bank in forex exchange and the government began sellingl its share gradually to the locals. He wanted the bank will merge with other banks to increase the capability of our banking industry. With the opening of new branches and other banking services offered nationwide, he believed that it will help the public especially the malays to have a better understanding and expertise in the banking industry for export/import activities. This was because lack of opportunity and past history of our country. Will open up gates of opportunity to the public especially the local farmers and rural folks. Thus it would enable and drive them to participate in the modern economy. It started with a paid up capital of RM 5 mil. After 10 years, the bank had RM 40 mil paid up capital with assets worth more than RM 150 mil.

• published: 01 Mar 2009
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