Kuala lumpur: Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (Bank Muamalat) continues to expand access to Islamic banking services with the official opening of its Kuala Selangor branch today. The new branch was officially opened by Selangor Housing and Culture Exco Datuk Borhan Aman Shah, together with Bank Muamalat president and chief executive officer Datuk Khairul Kamarudin, further strengthening the bank's presence in Selangor to meet the financial needs of the community, entrepreneurs, and local businesses.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Khairul said the new branch would provide easier access to banking services for customers in Kuala Selangor and surrounding areas, including Bestari Jaya, Tanjong Karang, Ijok, and Jeram. He added that the selection of Kuala Selangor as the location for the latest branch was a strategic and timely decision, taking into account its growth potential and diverse economic activities.
Khairul emphasized that Kuala Selangor has promising growth prospects, and Bank Muamalat's presence is aimed at not only providing banking services but also being a trusted financial partner for the community, entrepreneurs, and local businesses in realizing their potential. He stated that the opening of the branch is expected to spur local economic growth by expanding access to financial and financing solutions, including for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as well as industry players in sectors like agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and halal food.
He further mentioned that Bank Muamalat is committed to supporting the Selangor state government's aspirations to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem, enhance financial inclusion, and expand the use of responsible Islamic financial solutions for the well-being of the community.
The Kuala Selangor branch offers a comprehensive range of Islamic banking products and financial services, including current, savings, and investment accounts, home financing, personal financing, vehicle financing, Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) financing, debit cards, and credit cards-i. It also provides business and MSME financing, Ar-Rahnu, Muamalat Gold-i, unit trusts, financial planning, and takaful protection services.
Moreover, Bank Muamalat provides services as an official agent for Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB) and Lembaga Tabung Haji, as well as zakat payment facilities and daily banking transaction services. At the event, Bank Muamalat also presented prizes to winners of the Save2Win Campaign in appreciation of customers' continued support for the financial institution's savings products.
As part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Bank Muamalat contributed aid to identified recipients, reinforcing the bank's commitment to supporting the development and well-being of the local community.