The Board of Directors of Malayan Banking Berhad (“Maybank”) is pleased to announce that Maybank has obtained approval from the Securities Commission (“SC”) vide their letter dated 18 April 2011 for the establishment of the MTN Programme and the issue of notes thereunder.

Details of the MTN Programme

The establishment of the MTN Programme will enable Maybank to issue from time to time, senior and/or subordinated notes (collectively “Notes”) in currencies other than Ringgit Malaysia at any time, provided that the aggregate amount of outstanding Notes shall not at any time exceed US$2,000,000,000.00 (or its equivalent in other currencies) in nominal value.

The MTN Programme also provides flexibility to Maybank to issue Notes from time to time through its Hong Kong Branch and/or its Singapore Branch.

The proceeds from each issuance of Notes will be used for Maybank’s working capital, general banking and other corporate purposes.

This announcement is dated 18 April 2011.