Bank Islam wins al-Mansor Excellence award for Islamic finance services
KUCHING: Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (Bank Islam) 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 Mohd Muazzam Mohamed received the award from the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzudin Shah at the Islamic Excellence Awards 1441H/2020AD Appreciation Night at Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur.
In a statement, Mohd Muazzam 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 syariah-compliant products and services that are relevant, intrend 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 syariah, namely Tun Arifin Zakaria, Tan Sri Dr Sulaiman Mahbob, Tan Sri Dr Arshad Ayub, Tan Sri Rastam Isa and Prof Emeritus Dato’ Paduka Dr Mahmood Zuhdi Abdul Majid.