Alliance Bank opens first-owned headquarters, signalling major strategic shift

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad has officially opened Menara Alliance Bank, its first-ever owned headquarters, marking a significant milestone in its Acceler8 2027 growth strategy.

Located along Jalan Ampang in the Golden Triangle, the new tower brings together about 2,000 employees under one roof, a move the bank says will speed up decision-making, strengthen collaboration, and support its push toward digital-first operations.

Group CEO Kellee Kam said the headquarters reflects the bank’s ambition to be a modern, purpose-driven institution. “This new headquarters is more than a workplace. It is a platform for us to accelerate our digital transformation, deepen our partnership with Malaysian businesses, and continue contributing meaningfully to the nation’s economic development.“

Ronnie Royston Fernandiz, Group Chief Financial Officer of Alliance Bank; Tuan Haji Rustam Bin Mohd Idris, Independent Director of Alliance Islamic Bank; Datuk Wan Azhar Bin Wan Ahmad, Chairman of Alliance Islamic Bank; Susan Yuen Su Min, Independent Director of Alliance Bank; Dr. John Lee Hin Hock, Independent Director of Alliance Bank and Independent Director of Alliance Islamic Bank; Lily Rozita Binti Mohamad Khairi, Independent Director of Alliance Bank; Lum Piew Independent Director of Alliance Bank; Kellee Kam, Group Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Bank; Tan Sri Amirsham Bin A. Aziz Chairman of Alliance Bank; Wong Yuen Weng Ernest, Deputy Chairman of Alliance Bank; Cheryl Khor Hui Peng, Independent Director of Alliance Bank; Chia Yew Hock Wilson, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Alliance Bank; Stephen Oong Kee Leong, Independent Director of Alliance Bank and Independent Director of Alliance Islamic Bank; Dato' Ahmad Hisham Bin Kamaruddin, Independent Director of Alliance Islamic Bank; Mia Idora Binti Ismail, Independent Director of Alliance Islamic Bank and Rizal IL-Ehzan Fadil Azim, Chief Executive Officer, Alliance Islamic Bank. — Photo courtesy of Alliance Bank

The building incorporates sustainability-focused design inspired by Malaysia’s natural landscapes, with features such as recycled-material furnishings, energy-efficient systems, and upcycled items from the bank’s previous office. It is on track for BCA Green Mark (Gold) and LEED certifications by 2026.

The launch event highlighted the bank’s community and cultural focus, featuring a Muhibbah drum performance, a symbolic seedling planting, and an eight-lion dance to mark new beginnings.

Menara Alliance Bank also houses the bank’s flagship branch and flexible spaces for SME programmes and community initiatives, reinforcing its positioning as “The Bank For Life.”

Kellee Kam, Group Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Bank giving his closing speech at the Menara Alliance Bank Grand Launch. — Photo courtesy of Alliance Bank