Oldest bank in M’sia throws gala dinner and publishes coffeetable book to mark milestone

Down memory lane: Guests viewing Standard Chartered Bank’s timeline in Malaysian history at the gala dinner.

THE nation’s oldest bank, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia, celebrated its 140th anniversary with a glitzy gala dinner in Kuala Lumpur.

The bank hosted its board of directors, group and regional senior management as well as 300 clients and guests at the swanky Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur.