Bank Islam Malaysia
Finance & Fintech
Last reviewed 11 September 2026
Bank Islam Malaysia was established on 1 July 1983. It is widely documented as Malaysia's first Islamic bank.
- Legal name
- Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
- Industry
- Finance & Fintech
- Business type
- Bank
- Founded
- 1983
Business & industry context
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
Identity
- Company name
- Bank Islam Malaysia
- Registered name
- Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
- Founded
- 1983
- Industry (source record)
- Finance / Islamic Banking
- Business type
- Bank
- State
- Kuala Lumpur
Contact & location
- Headquarters
- Level 32, Menara Bank Islam, No. 22, Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
- Phone
- +603-2707 8000
- Official website
- bankislam.com
- Opening hours
- Contact Centre available 24 hours, 7 days a week; email support 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day.
Business footprint
- Markets served
- Malaysia
Source record
- MalaysianRecord status
- Listed
- Source record reviewed
- 2026-09-06
Details imported from MalaysianRecord (export: 2026-09-11). Source status and review dates belong to that record; they are not a new verification by Next Malaysia.
Locations
- Head Office
Address: Level 32, Menara Bank Islam, No. 22, Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +603-2707 8000
Brands & related entities
Services & business activities
- Personal banking
Personal banking products and services presented on the official website.
- Business banking
Business banking products and services presented on the official website.
- Islamic fund management
BIMB Investment Management Berhad offers investment products, advisory services and Islamic funds across multiple classes.
- Islamic stockbroking
BIMB Securities Sdn. Bhd. is described as a full-fledged Islamic stockbroking firm.
Key people
- YM Raja Datin Paduka Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz
Role: Group Chief Executive Officer
Relationship: Executive
- Dato’ Wan Mohd Fadzmi Che Wan Othman Fadzilah
Role: Chairman / Independent Non-Executive Director
Relationship: Director
- Mizan Masram
Role: Group Chief Business Officer – Retail Banking
Relationship: Executive
- Sharifah Sarah Syed Mohamed Tahir
Role: Group Chief Business Officer – Corporate and Investment Banking
Relationship: Executive
Company history
Bank Islam Malaysia was established on 1 July 1983. It is widely documented as Malaysia's first Islamic bank. The bank developed Shariah-compliant retail, business and financial services over subsequent decades. Its more recent corporate history includes becoming a publicly listed banking group in 2021.
- 1983
Bank Islam Malaysia was established on 1 July 1983.
Bank Islam Malaysia was established on 1 July 1983.
- 2021
Its more recent corporate history includes becoming a publicly listed banking group in 2021.
Its more recent corporate history includes becoming a publicly listed banking group in 2021.
- 1 July 1983
Bank Islam officially established
The official history identifies 1 July 1983 as the establishment and commencement of Bank Islam's operations.
- 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.
Recognition & certifications
- The Best Trust Services Provider for Islamic Asset Management in Malaysia 2024
Type: Award
Awarding body: Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA)
Year: 2025
- Malaysia’s 100 Leading Graduate Employers – No. 1 Overall Ranking
Type: Award
Awarding body: GTI Media Malaysia
Year: 2025
- Islamic Retail Banking Leadership Award
Type: Award
Awarding body: The BrandLaureate
Year: 2022
- The Strongest Islamic Retail Bank in Malaysia 2020
Type: Award
Awarding body: Cambridge IFA
Year: 2020
Source record references 6
- bankislam.com
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-05
- Contact Us
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Who We Are
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Our History
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Leadership
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Awards and Recognitions
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
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.
Latest Bank Islam Malaysia news
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Editorial sources & further reading
Official sources & further reading
- bankislam.com (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Contact Us (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Who We Are (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Our History (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Leadership (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Awards and Recognitions (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
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