Press Release 2011
UOB (Malaysia) Opens Its Doors in Cheras and Ampang
Kuala Lumpur, 12 January 2011 - United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd ["UOB (Malaysia)"] opened its doors to bring banking convenience to Cheras and Ampang communities with the opening of two new branches. Both branches are equipped with Privilege Banking Centres. Along with UOB Ijok and USJ Taipan opened last year, these two new branches bring the Bank’s total to 45 branches nationwide.
With the opening of UOB Cheras and UOB Ampang, UOB (Malaysia) will make its presence felt in these two vibrant locations. Said Mr Chan Kok Seong, Director and Chief Executive Officer of UOB (Malaysia), "Due to the strategic locations of our two new branches, UOB is now able to reach out to many more corporate and individual customers located or residing in the many commercial/residential hubs in and around Cheras as well as Ampang"
Details of New Branches:
UOB Cheras
(Bandar Damai Perdana)
No. 35 Jalan Desa Cahaya 11, Taman Desa Bukit Cahaya,
56100 Cheras, Selangor
UOB Cheras is located within a matured neighbourhood with a huge urbane population base. The branch will be able offer a host of banking convenience and solutions to the surrounding local businesses and community.
UOB Ampang
No. 495 Jalan Lima, Taman Ampang Utama
Jalan Ampang, 68000 Selangor
UOB Ampang is strategically located right opposite Ampang Point Shopping Centre along the busy stretch of Jalan Ampang. In the midst of a developed commercial area, the Bank is well-placed to tap into the ample growth opportunities in this affluent neighbourhood.
Branch Opening Specials
In conjunction with the openings in these two locations, special promotions are offered exclusively to the branches’ New-To-Bank’s customers*. All promotions are valid till 28 February 2011.
Higher Fixed Deposit ("FD") Rate
Fixed Deposit Tenure | Promotional Interest Rate* |
1 month |
3.10% p.a. |
3 months |
3.50% p.a. |
6 months |
3.50% p.a. |
Minimum Placement |
RM10,000 |
Gifts for Savings/Current Accounts and Kid’s Savings Account
Every RM10,000 deposit | 1 free gift* |
Promotional offers for Unit Trusts
Selected Unit Trust Funds (kindly enquire within UOB Ampang or UOB Cheras for eligible fund listing) | 1.88% flat promotional service charge |
Privilege Banking offers on Foreign Currency Time Deposits
Foreign Currency Time Deposit |
Promotional Interest Rate* |
1 month AUD |
10.00% p.a. |
1 month NZD |
9.00% p.a. |
1 month CNY |
8.88% p.a. |
1 month GBP |
6.00% p.a. |
1 month EUR |
6.00% p.a. |
1 month SGD |
6.00% p.a. |
1 month USD |
6.00% p.a. |
Promotional offers for Bancassurance products
Bijak Malaysia
First Year Annual Premium |
Sign up Gift* |
RM1,200 (Plan 100) |
1 x Thermo Mug |
RM2,400 (Plan 200) |
1 x Cutlery Set |
RM3,600 (Plan 300) |
1 x Multifunctional Knife |
RM6,000 (Plan 500) |
1 x 8-in-1 Tool Set |
MAXEdulink
First Year Annual Premium |
Sign up Gift* |
< RM2,400 |
1 x Mickey Stationery Bag |
RM2,400 - RM3,600 |
1 x Tuition Bag |
> RM3,600 |
1 x Sling Bag |
*Terms & Conditions apply.