A Maybank notification written in Malay, English, and Traditional Chinese has captured attention online for its vintage-style Traditional Chinese text.
The document was shared on Facebook by a netizen, who revealed that the notice was addressed to their 96-year-old grandmother.
First time seeing Traditional Chinese on Maybank notification
The post quickly went viral, with the original poster expressing surprise at seeing Traditional Chinese used in a Maybank notification for the first time.
“Is it because she’s too old and might not understand Malay? She is 96 years old this year.” the poster write in the caption.
The notice, issued by Maybank’s Kulai branch in Johor and dated September 26, 2024, requested the recipient to visit the bank’s savings department.
Accompanying photos showed the Traditional Chinese text printed on the right side of the document, described as having a “nostalgic” feel due to its dated writing style.
Many netizens appreciated the effort to cater to older generations, while others speculated if this was a one-off gesture or part of a broader language inclusion initiative.
Netizens’ reaction
The post quickly caught attention online, with many netizens commenting on its nostalgic appearance and discussing the bank’s history.
“This is the first time I’ve seen something like this! I can’t even understand it.”
Screenshot via FB/SanSan Lai
“Back then, when writing cheques, we used the traditional and formal way to write numbers.”
Screenshot via FB/SanSan Lai
“Malayan Banking was originally founded by the Chinese. Later, it was acquired by PNB and became the Maybank we know today. Although the ownership changed, the bank still retains its traditions, continuing to issue receipts or letters in Chinese, and even in Traditional Chinese characters.”
Screenshot via FB/SanSan Lai
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