KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Berhad (“CIMB” or “the Bank”) today unveiled ‘The Golf Lounge for CIMB Preferred’ (or “the Lounge”), the first exclusive golf facility located in Sri Hartamas, designed to offer CIMB Preferred clients a modern and state-of-the-art arena for a premium golf and social experience.

In partnership with Wedge Golf, the Lounge boasts two private suites equipped with indoor golf simulators with cutting-edge technology, offering access to a selection of over 50 world-class golf courses. With The Golf Lounge, CIMB Preferred clients can use it as a new ‘Home Venue’ to play golf, chill out with friends and loved ones or build connections with fellow golfers. CIMB Preferred clients can enjoy exclusive three-hour complimentary access to the Private Suite, subject to terms and conditions. Now open exclusively to CIMB Preferred clients, the Lounge accepts daily bookings from 11.00 am to 11.00 pm.

CIMB’s brand partner and professional golfer, Ervin Chang, was also present at the launch. Drawing on his experience at the highest levels of competition, Ervin conducted an exclusive golf clinic for the clients and shared valuable swing tips and key techniques and strategies to help them refine their skills. His hands-on approach allowed attendees to receive tailored guidance, whether they were beginners looking to improve their fundamentals or more seasoned players aiming to fine-tune their performance.

Effendy Shahul Hamid, Chief Executive Officer, Group Consumer and Digital Banking, CIMB Group said, “The launch of The Golf Lounge underscores CIMB’s commitment to providing exceptional lifestyle privileges. As an extension of our highly regarded CIMB Preferred Golf Series, it serves as an exciting platform for building a vibrant golfing community among our CIMB Preferred clients. Golf is a sport that represents excellence, precision, and focus – qualities we strive to emulate in our offerings. This exclusive facility is not just a space to play but a reflection of the personalised experiences CIMB aims to provide for our clients.”

“Beyond just financial solutions, we want to create memorable moments and valuable relationships with our clients by integrating leisure, lifestyle and luxury into their journey with us. The Golf Lounge is one of many ways we continue to enhance our CIMB Preferred proposition, and we are excited to see our clients enjoy this unique offering,” he added.

CIMB Preferred clients will receive invitations to private events at the lounge, 50% discounted rates for additional hours to Private Suite and golf lessons from PGA Pros and complimentary food & beverages. CIMB is dedicated to delivering best-in-class services and personalised solutions that cater to the evolving needs of today’s affluent clients. CIMB is uniquely-positioned to provide regional recognition and exclusive privileges to its Preferred clients. This includes access to CIMB Preferred Preferential Rates, which offers clients attractive financing rates, investment, bancassurance and bancatakaful products, as well as personalised portfolios backed by expert insights to help clients achieve their financial goals.

For more information about CIMB Preferred and The Golf Lounge, please visit www.cimbpreferred.com.my/golflounge.

About CIMB

CIMB is one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets. Listed on Bursa Malaysia via CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, it had a market capitalisation of approximately RM86.3 billion as at 30 September 2024. It offers consumer banking, commercial banking, wholesale banking, transaction banking, Islamic banking and asset management products and services. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Group is present across ASEAN in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Philippines.

Beyond ASEAN, the Group has market presence in China, Hong Kong and UK. CIMB has one of the most extensive retail branch networks in ASEAN with 592 branches and over 33,000 employees as at 30 September 2024. CIMB’s investment banking arm is one of the largest Asia Pacific-based investment banks, which together with its award-winning treasury & markets and corporate banking units comprise the Group’s leading wholesale banking franchise. CIMB is also the 92.5% shareholder of Bank CIMB Niaga in Indonesia, and 94.8% shareholder of CIMB Thai in Thailand.

SOURCE: CIMB Group

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Anis Azharuddin / Kelvin Jude Muthu
Group Corporate Communications
CIMB Group Holdings Berhad
Email: anis.azharuddin@cimb.com / kelvinjude.muthu@cimb.com

--BERNAMA