Bank Islam Kicks Off New Year With Al-Mansor Excellence Award In Islamic Financial Services

Bank Islam’s CEO, Mohd Muazzam Mohamed poses with the Al-Mansor Excellence Award under the Islamic Financial Services category which was presented to Bank Islam at the Islamic Excellence Awards 1441H/2020 organised by Majlis Dakwah Negara yesterday.

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia’s leading Islamic bank, ushers in the New Year with winning the Al-Mansor Excellence Award in Islamic Financial Services at the Islamic Excellence Awards 1441H/2020AD.

The award recognises Bank Islam’s outstanding performance and contribution in the field of Islamic Banking and Finance in the country, compatible with the global landscape. Bank Islam’s Chief Executive Officer, Encik Mohd Muazzam Mohamed received the award from the Sultan of Perak, HRH Sultan Nazrin Muizzudin Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-Lah at the Islamic Excellence Awards 1441H/2020AD Appreciation Night held yesterday evening at Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur.

Encik Mohd Muazzam Mohamed said, “We are proud, yet humbled, to be given this prestigious honour. Winning the Al-Mansor Excellence Award signifies a good start for Bank Islam in year 2020 and this will motivate us to work harder in achieving greater heights.”

“Since our inception in 1983, Bank Islam has grown from strength-to-strength as Malaysia’s first Islamic bank. With challenges and many potentials in the market, we are committed to innovate and offer Shariah-compliant products and services that are relevant, in-trend and fulfil customer’s needs and expectations. On behalf of Bank Islam, I would also like to express my appreciation to the staff of Bank Islam, our stakeholders and customers for their commitment, trust and loyalty in making this
achievement possible.”

Designed to showcase outstanding individuals and institutions in various fields including academics, corporate, business and social advocacy, the Islamic Excellence Awards 1441H/2020AD, organised by Majlis Dakwah Negara (MDN), is an effort to advocate and inspire progress, resilience and success, without compromising honour, heritage and history.

Winners were evaluated by a panel of judges that include esteemed figures in the field of justice, education, economics and Shariah, namely YABhg. Tun Arifin Zakaria, YBhg. Tan Sri Dr. Sulaiman Mahbob, YBhg. Tan Sri Dr. Arshad Ayub, YBhg. Tan Sri Rastam Isa and YBhg. Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Paduka Dr Mahmood Zuhdi Abdul Majid.

For further information, please visit www.bankislam.com.my.