:: CAMBODIAN PUBLIC BANK BACKGROUND ::

Commenced business in Cambodia on 25 May 1992. The Bank presently has 6 branches: 2 in Phnom Penh, 1 each in Sihanouk ville, Siem Reap, Battambang and Kompongcham. With the trust and strong support from the public and the commitment and dedication of its staff, Cambodian Public Bank has grown to become one of the leading banks in Cambodia. In recognition of its banking and management excellence, Cambodian Public Bank has been awarded The Bank of the Year for Cambodia by The Banker, London, for five consecutive years from 2001 to 2005.

Cambodian Public Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Public Bank Group which is one of the largest and strongest domestic banking groups in Malaysia. The Group offers a wide range of banking and financial services. As at 31 December 2006, the Group's shareholders funds stood at USD2.58 billion, the second highest amongst domestic banking group's in Malaysia while its assets size amounts to USD42.22 billion. Public Bank has 240 branches in Malaysia and has overseas banking operations in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Laos and Sri Lanka.

Public Bank has over the recent years been accorded prestigious domestic and international recognition for its banking and management excellence such as the Best Local Bank in Malaysia by Finance Asia magazine, Best Domestic Commercial Bank in Malaysia by Asia money and the Asset magazines, Best Bank in Malaysia by Euro money and Global Finance magazines,and the Best Retail Bank in Malaysia by The Asian Banker.

Guided by its corporate mission "to be The most efficient, profitable and respected financial institution in Cambodia", Cambodian Public Bank is committed to providing the most courteous and efficient service in every aspect of its business and being innovative in the development of new banking products and services.