Always wanted a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity to attend a MTV Award Show live? Rub shoulders with music's hottest celebrities? If you are a HLB MTVcardholder, there's a good chance that it could happen to you.

Three lucky Hong Leong Bank MTV credit cardholders just recently came back from their Sydney trip where they got to watch live the MTV Australia MusicVideo Awards. Another ten are slated to go very soon to Japan to see the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2007. Who knows, you may be one of the next lucky tencardholders jetting off very soon.

At today's event, Hong Leong Bank announced the 10 lucky winners who will be attending the MTV Award Show in Japan. At the prize giving ceremony held atPoppy Garden, a MTV Credit Card merchant partner, the winners were presented with a MTV ticket to attend the show on 26 May 2007, which also include flightand accommodation in Japan. "We are pleased to be able to reward cardholders with this not-to-be-missed opportunity made possible through our exclusivepartnership with MTV Network. The response from our cardholders has been very encouraging - proof of the appeal of the MTV lifestyle we promise ourcardholders. We hope to keep offering more such unique opportunities through strategic tie-ups with our local merchant partners," said Ms Moey Tan, COO,Personal Financial Services, Hong Leong Bank.

As for the three who have 'been there, done that', they can't help but rave about the great artists, mind blowing sets and amazing performances at the MTVAustralia Video Awards 2007 in Sydney. "Seeing the No.1 chart toppers perform live, gives a sense of involvement that can only be experienced by beingphysically there." said MK Lim, one of the first winners.

Capitalising on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, our 3 winners extended their stay to checkout Sydney's other attractions. "It was a perfect holiday - Isaw an amazing performance and got to do some great sightseeing after. I was already there, so why not play tourist as well" said SF Wong also afirst-round winner.

MTV credit card is the only credit card in Malaysia that connects cardholders to the MTV-branded lifestyle experience and exclusive privileges such asopportunities to attend MTV Awards Shows abroad, MTV merchandise redemption, fly through queues, priority entries, free covers and drinks discounts at someof the best clubs and bars in town . With over 200 participating outlets nationwide, it offers promotions designed to provide unrivalled privileges in therelevant areas of music, clubbing, entertainment, fashion, F&B and travel, making it a must-have credit card for emerging young professionals in the 24- 32 age group.

"I have no regrets signing up for the MTV credit card. Each time I use my card at participating outlets, I not only enjoy discounts, but also increase mychances of winning another trip, effortlessly." said V. Mohanarajah. "It's a great card, the benefits are good and it's cool to be associated with a cardthat's into lifestyle and entertainment." he added.

With one more MTV Award show in July, it is not too late to participate and be one of the lucky 10 to realize this once-in-a-lifetime money can't buyopportunity. To qualify for an automatic entry, cardholders need only spend a minimum of RM100 in a single receipt. All entries are electronically trackedand no contest forms, creative signature or slogan is necessary. The evening also saw 5 lucky winners take home Azzaro NOW fragrance set valued at RM330.

To apply for the MTV Credit Card by Hong Leong Bank, visit one of its 186 branches nearest to you or call 1-800-38-8888. You automatically get 10 timesmore chances to win a free trip to attend MTV Awards shows abroad once your application is approved!

Press Release - 18/05/2007