Okie dokie.. latest twist (or is it) to the CIMB SG-MYR link account opening.
went down to knightbridge orchard branch this morning.
open SG account - obviously no issue.
But, for the MY account - banker was quite adamant that they (Sg CIMB) cannot advise nor open account for MY side, they only help me by giving me an application form to fill up. There is also another form called "pre-arrival account opening". In this form, there is no option for me to select the current acount (money multiplier) account, which gazetted to pay 2.5% pa on balances above 10K RM. Banker only help me to relay on the application form with IC copy etc to Malaysia side. Also, he asked which local branch of CIMB, adding he cannot advice on branch location too. I wrote "Taman Daya, JB" on the form.
Also, he insisted, after asking aruond, that I would still HAVE TO MAKE at least one trip to JB to sign off and document verification. he also said that MY ATM and check book must go to collect in JB. So basically i just let him re-route my application form and play it by ear later.
I wonder how come my experience this morning seems so different from what others here have experienced?