Kuala Lampur, March 18 -- Since its inception in 1875, Standard Chartered Bank has stood as a pioneer of Malaysia's economic landscape.

Originally known as the Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, it was the predominant bank in colonial Malaya. The bank later became Standard Chartered Bank following its merger with the Standard Bank of Africa.

For 150 years, it has witnessed economic cycles, from the tin and rubber boom to modern-day financial advancements. It is the first and oldest bank in Malaysia.

Beyond its financial legacy, the bank's history is also etched in the grand architectural landmarks that have housed it over the years.

One of them is the handsome three-story colonial-era building on Jalan Raja, designed by re...