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Public Bank
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Public Bank opened for business in Kuala Lumpur on 6 August 1966. The bank was founded by Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow.
Registered name
Public Bank Berhad
Registration no.
6463-H
Founded
1966
Headquarters
Menara Public Bank, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Industry
Finance
Business type
Bank
Key person
Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow · Founder
Official website
Verification
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About Public Bank
Public Bank was founded in 1966 by the late Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow. The group describes its banking business as operating domestically in Malaysia and internationally.
The official corporate information page identifies Public Bank Berhad and provides the group's registered-office and head-office information. The group operates banking businesses across Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Sri Lanka.
Company Information
| Company name | Public Bank |
| Registered name | Public Bank Berhad |
| Registration no. | 6463-H |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Industry | Finance |
| Headquarters | Menara Public Bank, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Phone | 03-21708000 |
| Website | Official Website |
Products & Services
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Leadership & Key People
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Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow
Founder
Public Bank opened for business in Kuala Lumpur on 6 August 1966 and was founded by Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow.
Tan Sri Dato' Sri (Dr) Tay Ah Lek
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Public Bank Berhad
Company Timeline
1966
— Public Bank opened for business in Kuala Lumpur on 6 August 1966.
Source · https://www.publicbankgroup.com/about-us/corporate-milestones/1966/
1966
Public Bank founded — Public Bank was founded by the late Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow.
Source · https://www.publicbankgroup.com/about-us/who-we-are/
28 January 1991
First NACRA recipient — Public Bank became the first recipient of the National Annual Corporate Report Awards for the Most Outstanding Annual Report.
Source · https://www.publicbankgroup.com/about-us/corporate-milestones/
Awards, Certifications & Recognition
| National Annual Corporate Report Awards (NACRA) – Most Outstanding Annual Report | National Annual Corporate Report Awards 1991 |
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Locations
| Registered Office | 27th Floor, Menara Public Bank, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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Sources & Research Notes
Information in this record was compiled from the sources listed below and may include company-submitted material reviewed before publication.
- publicbankgroup.com2026-09-05
- Who We Are - Public Bank Group2026-09-06
- Corporate Information - Public Bank Group2026-09-06
- Leadership - Public Bank Group2026-09-06
- Corporate Milestones - Public Bank Group2026-09-06
Record History
- First-pass record built from the V5 proposal (§20) and the company's own website. Legal entity, leadership, full product catalogue, opening hours and photos still need to be collected before this record is complete.
- Official-source enrichment: overview, registered_name, registration_number, hq_address, founded_year, phone, markets_served, business_type, people, timeline, recognition, locations, sources, faqs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Public Bank
What does Public Bank do?
Public Bank opened for business in Kuala Lumpur on 6 August 1966. The bank was founded by Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow.
Where is Public Bank based?
Public Bank lists its headquarters or primary business address as Menara Public Bank, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
When was Public Bank founded?
Public Bank records its founding year as 1966.
What is the official website for Public Bank?
The official website recorded for Public Bank is publicbankgroup.com.
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