Mayban Life Assurance Berhad and Mayban General Assurance Berhad, the insurance business unit of Maybank, 16 November 2001, launched their "Live Life" CD Charity Campaign, graced by the Deputy Prime Minister's wife, Datin Seri Endon Mahmood.

The "Live Life" CD Charity Campaign features 2 compact discs, with the English version entitled "Live Life" and the Bahasa Malaysia version named "Kehidupan", and are in aid of Shelter Home for Children and Women's Aid Organisation.

Priced at RM18.00 nett per piece, the CDs will be available for sale at all Maybank and Mayban Finance branches throughout the country from November 22, 2001 onwards. The CDs will also be available at the Customer Service Center located at Dataran Maybank.

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Dataran Maybank, a new landmark in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur was officially launched by Deputy Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at a special ceremony on 5 November 2001.

Present at the ceremony were the Member of Parliament for Bangsar Datuk Shahrizat bte Abdul Jalil who is also the Minister of Women and Family Development, Deputy Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia Dato' Salleh Harun as well as Directors and Management of Maybank Group and other invited guests.

Dataran Maybank comprises of three towers of which two are 20 floors and the third 22 floors. They are the head offices of Mayban Finance, Mayban Life and Mayban Assurance. The latest tenant to move into Dataran Maybank was Mayban Securities Sdn Berhad in 2001. There are now over 2,400 employees working at Dataran Maybank

The Dataran has been architecturally planned as an integrated complex to adhere to the concept of 'family unity' within the Maybank Group.

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Mayban Life Assurance Berhad, today, launched a unique investment-linked plan that is flexible, dependable and absolutely affordable. Named PremierInvest, this 2-in-1 investment cum protection policy offers the potential investor who wants to start investing on a smaller scale with a choice of smart investments, yet enjoy the benefits of guaranteed life protection.

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Malaysia's first one-stop online financial portal, Maybank2u.com celebrates its first anniversary with an energised and exciting new 'look and feel' of its website at URL: http://www.maybank2u.com together with a host of new features and services. Consistent with Maybank's commitment and strive to excellence, Maybank's Senior General Manager, e-Banking Division, Encik Ashraf Ali Abdul Kadir said the site has been redesigned as a direct response to the changing needs of the customers. It is also part of Maybank's initiative to continue to upgrade the level of convenience as well as provide time and cost-saving services to its customers.

"Since its introduction a year ago, we have gained much experience based on feedback and suggestions from our customers. We have also evaluated the best practices and experiences of internet banking offered by renowned global banking and financial institutions. Maybank2u.com today therefore is more user and customer-centric offering enhanced features and functionalities such as improved speed and access, improved navigation and a consistent 'look and feel, coupled with an international tinge in outlook," said Encik Ashraf.

"Maybank2u.com therefore offers banking, online stock trading and e-shopping convenience anytime and anywhere, without queues and without hassle as long as one has registered and is connected to the Internet. While its enhanced features provide faster and more convenient access to a whole range of information of the bank and group, it still retains the consistent and secured features for its online transaction activities. We will continue to enhance and add new products and services to provide a rewarding experience to our customers when using maybank2u and at the same time to improve their lifestyle," added Encik Ashraf.

The read more about the Enhanced Website, please visit www.maybank2u.com.

Maybank, Mayban Life and Mayban Finance is a proud sponsor of the 2^nd International Healthy Family Day, a charitable programme dedicated to promote healthy, happy and caring family lifestyles.

This event is organised jointly by Reach Marketing and Leisure Connection. In addition, the event is also endorsed by the Ministry of Health.

Datuk Chua Jui Meng, the Minister of Health, will be launching the event on the 22 July 2001 at La Salle School, Klang. There will be a charge of RM78 per family to participate in the event, of which a portion would be channelled to the International Health Care Fund.

Prior to the event, a string of roadshows have been organised at various locations such as Klang Parade, Subang Parade, Shah Alam Mall and Amcorp Mall. The roadshow will provide the public a glimpse of the actual event, hosting activities such as treasure hunts, children's coloring contest, pony rides and many more.

For enquiries or bookings, you may contact Reach Marketing at (03) 7727 7155, 012-681 0881 or 019-351 8269.

MaybanLife is proud to bring to you the 2001 Sepang Challenge. The Grand Prize to be won is a Proton Satria GTi.

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Maybank signed an agreement with Fortis on 8 February 2001 to develop bankassurance in Malaysia under which Fortis will purchase a 30% equity interest in Maybank's life and non-life insurance businesses. Fortis' investment amounts to approximately RM340 million (approximately US$ 90 million) subject to further adjustments on closing.

The agreement follows the approval by Bank Negara Malaysia in May 2000 for the parties to commence negotiations in relation to the transaction.

The agreement was signed on behalf of Maybank by Managing Director, Datuk Amirsham A Aziz and on behalf of Fortis by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Anton van Rossum.

Following this, Maybank intends to group all its insurance companies under the holding company Mayban Assurance Bhd, which is to be renamed Mayban Fortis Holdings Bhd.

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As at 18 December 2000, we have moved to our new Corporate Headquarters at MaybanLife Tower, Dataran Maybank, No. 1 Jalan Maarof, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.

We are pleased to announce the setting up of our Customer Service Centre at our new corporate headquarters, Dataran Maybank, offering customers the comfort, convenience and care they need.

This extended facility is a reflection of our commitment to provide enhanced services in responses to the various needs which would certainly benefit all our most valued customers, policyholders and corporate clients.

Mayban Life has officially started operations at its new corporate headquarters at Bangsar on 18^th December 2000. The address of the new corporate headquarters is:

Mayban Life moved into a new era with the launch of Malaysia's First Internet Financial Portal, Maybank2U.com. This service enables customers to conduct a host of financial services through the internet. These include opening of account, balance enquiry, funds transfers, cheque status enquiry, stop payment of cheque, bill payment, online stock investment, insurance application and renewal, online shopping and electronic procurement (business-to-business transactions).

As an additional service, Maybank2U.com offers online stock information, news feeds from Bernama and Reuters and financial planning tools, available 24 hours a day.

Please click here to access Maybank2U.com.

MaybanLife was recently chosen as the Life Insurance Company of the Year during a ceremony at Singapore for the 3^rd Asia Insurance Industry Awards 1999.

The Asia Insurance Industry Award is given by the Asia Insurance Industry and organised by the Asia Insurance Review and Review Worldwide Reinsurance magazines which attracted 102 nominations this year.

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MaybanLife's web site received a glowing review from 'The Post', a UK based insurance publication. The article, written by Richard Griffiths in his column "Through the Internet Maze", stated that "All in all the site is great," and went on to outline some of the features that will interest internet users, and those interested in insurance, around the world.
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