ALLIANCE BANK PROMOTES SAVINGS WITH EXCITING CONTEST

Kuala Lumpur, 19 December 2005 – As consumers everywhere is in the midst of the celebrating the festive season, Alliance Bank is making it even more gratifying to the consumers to save during the festive season by running the Money Money Contest.

In a move to remind customers and Malaysians the importance of prudence and savings amidst the forthcoming festivities, the Alliance Bank Money Money Contest gives depositors a chance to win attractive cash prizes of up to RM2,000 every two weeks for a period of 14 weeks – as long as they make an additional 10 per cent deposit into their current or savings account for the duration of the contest.

The Money Money Contest is one of many creative steps Alliance Bank has initiated to encourage customers to save. The contest will give customers the opportunity to gain from the competitive interest rates offered and grow their accounts by winning cash prizes when they participate.

The Money Money Contest is open to new and existing Alliance Bank’s personal current, savings and fixed deposit accounts customers so long as the account holder is above 18 years of age. Clubs and societies are also eligible to participate in this contest. To participate, new customers need only opt to open a Conventional Savings account, an Alliance Senior Savers account, a Conventional Current account or an AllianceSave account.

For existing Alliance Bank’s customers, they only need to make an additional 10 percent deposit into the designated savings or current account and they will qualify for the a chance at winning RM2,000 per round (total 5 winners per round). The customer can participate in as many rounds as long as he or she continues to maintain the additional 10 percent of his or her savings throughout the contest period.

Existing individual fixed deposit customers who have the top 10 highest amount transferred from their fixed deposit accounts to the designated current or savings accounts during the contest period will stand a chance to win an additional RM500. The Money Money Contest will end on 31 March 2006. The closing date of each round of contest is on the 15th of the month.

Alliance Bank currently offers its customers the choice, convenience and flexibility of ten (10) types of comprehensive savings plans that will cater to their banking needs and bring them good returns on their savings. Each savings plan comes with its own set of benefits and all are specially designed to ensure that our customers earn a high percentage of interest at competitive rates.

About Alliance Bank

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad is today recognised as one of the leading banks in Malaysia, a truly one-stop financial institution under the Alliance Group that provides financial services to various communities ranging from individuals, families, businesses, entrepreneurs and investors in Malaysia.

With a distinguished and rich history spanning more than four decades, Alliance Bank stands as it is today, strongly committed to its customers through its delivery of service excellence and providing its customers a variety of innovative products and services. Under its Consumer Banking portfolio, Alliance Bank offers its customers choice, flexibility, convenience and value-added benefits via its suite of Deposits, Loans, Credit Cards and Wealth Management products, thus enhancing their overall banking experience.