Bank Islam Malaysia
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Bank Islam Malaysia was established on 1 July 1983. It is widely documented as Malaysia's first Islamic bank.
Registered name
Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
Founded
1983
Headquarters
Level 32, Menara Bank Islam, No. 22, Jalan…
Industry
Finance
Business type
Bank
Key person
YM Raja Datin Paduka Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz · Group Chief Executive Officer
Official website
Verification
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About Bank Islam Malaysia
Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad was officially established on 1 July 1983. Its history page describes its origins in efforts involving Tabung Haji, PERKIM and a National Steering Committee for an Islamic bank.
The bank states that it is a pioneer of Islamic banking in Malaysia and has contributed to the development of the country's Islamic financial industry.
Its official website presents personal, business, corporate and investment banking activities, together with related Islamic financial services and group entities.
Company Information
| Company name | Bank Islam Malaysia |
| Registered name | Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Industry | Finance |
| Headquarters | Level 32, Menara Bank Islam, No. 22, Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur |
| Phone | +603-2707 8000 |
| General email | contactcenter@bankislam.com.my |
| Website | Official Website |
| Opening hours | Contact Centre available 24 hours, 7 days a week; email support 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day. |
| Social profiles | Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn · YouTube |
Products & Services
Bank Islam Malaysia provides the following publicly documented products and services.
Personal banking
Personal banking products and services presented on the official website.
Official pageBusiness banking
Business banking products and services presented on the official website.
Official pageIslamic fund management
BIMB Investment Management Berhad offers investment products, advisory services and Islamic funds across multiple classes.
Official pageIslamic stockbroking
BIMB Securities Sdn. Bhd. is described as a full-fledged Islamic stockbroking firm.
Official pageCompany Photos
No approved photo is on file for this record yet.
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Leadership & Key People
Public professional information about founders, directors and key business leaders associated with Bank Islam Malaysia.
YM Raja Datin Paduka Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz
Group Chief Executive Officer
Dato’ Wan Mohd Fadzmi Che Wan Othman Fadzilah
Chairman / Independent Non-Executive Director
Mizan Masram
Group Chief Business Officer – Retail Banking
Sharifah Sarah Syed Mohamed Tahir
Group Chief Business Officer – Corporate and Investment Banking
Company Timeline
1983
— Bank Islam Malaysia was established on 1 July 1983.
Source · https://www.bankislam.com/
2021
— Its more recent corporate history includes becoming a publicly listed banking group in 2021.
Source · https://www.bankislam.com/
1 July 1983
Bank Islam officially established — The official history identifies 1 July 1983 as the establishment and commencement of Bank Islam's operations.
Source · https://www.bankislam.com/corporate-info/about-us/who-we-are/
End of first financial year
Four operating branches — The history page states that the bank had four operating branches and 272 employees by the end of its first financial year.
Source · https://www.bankislam.com/corporate-info/resources/our-history/
Awards, Certifications & Recognition
| The Best Trust Services Provider for Islamic Asset Management in Malaysia 2024 | Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) 2025 |
| Malaysia’s 100 Leading Graduate Employers – No. 1 Overall Ranking | GTI Media Malaysia 2025 |
| Islamic Retail Banking Leadership Award | The BrandLaureate 2022 |
| The Strongest Islamic Retail Bank in Malaysia 2020 | Cambridge IFA 2020 |
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Locations
| Head Office | Level 32, Menara Bank Islam, No. 22, Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur · +603-2707 8000 |
Brands & Related Entities
| Group fund management company | BIMB Investment Management Berhad |
| Islamic stockbroking group entity | BIMB Securities Sdn. Bhd. |
| Trust company group entity | Bank Islam Trust Ltd |
Stories About Bank Islam Malaysia
Sources & Research Notes
Information in this record was compiled from the sources listed below and may include company-submitted material reviewed before publication.
- bankislam.com2026-09-05
- Contact Us2026-09-06
- Who We Are2026-09-06
- Our History2026-09-06
- Leadership2026-09-06
- Awards and Recognitions2026-09-06
Record History
- First-pass record built from the V5 proposal (§20) and the company's own website. Legal entity, leadership, full product catalogue, opening hours and photos still need to be collected before this record is complete.
- Official-source enrichment: overview, registered_name, hq_address, opening_hours, phone, general_email, markets_served, facebook_url, instagram_url, linkedin_url, youtube_url, business_type, state, services, people, timeline, recognition, locations, brands, sources, faqs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bank Islam Malaysia
What does Bank Islam Malaysia do?
Bank Islam Malaysia was established on 1 July 1983. It is widely documented as Malaysia's first Islamic bank.
Where is Bank Islam Malaysia based?
Bank Islam Malaysia lists its headquarters or primary business address as Level 32, Menara Bank Islam, No. 22, Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
When was Bank Islam Malaysia founded?
Bank Islam Malaysia records its founding year as 1983.
What is the official website for Bank Islam Malaysia?
The official website recorded for Bank Islam Malaysia is bankislam.com.
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