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2. Supporting Continuous Learning and Leadership 5. Leadership Development
Growth
In 2024, the Bank intensified its efforts to nurture effective
The Bank is committed to equipping employees with leadership across all levels of the organisation.
the skills, knowledge, and competencies required to • On 18th October 2024, Bank Muamalat hosted a
perform effectively and stay aligned with evolving leadership conference titled “Elevating Leadership:
industry standards, regulatory expectations, and
organisational goals. A Mentorship Journey” at its headquarters. The event
focused on empowering leaders with practical tools
As a full-fledged Islamic banking institution, the Bank and perspectives to lead through mentorship.
places strong emphasis on:
Following the conference, the Bank launched the
• Shariah compliance “Elevate Your Leadership” programme, delivered
across four cohorts for Heads of Division, Department,
• Leadership development
and Team Leaders. The programme aimed to develop
• Technical and functional training core leadership capabilities such as collaboration,
team-building, and positive relationship management.
These areas are prioritised to support both organisational
growth and individual performance across all levels. Additional leadership development programmes
included:
3. Advancing Academic Excellence
• Coaching and Mentoring
In support of continuous learning and career • Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue
advancement, the Bank encourages employees to
pursue higher education. Through a strategic • Leading with Empathy
collaboration with DRB-HICOM University, • Masterclass in Behavioural Psychological Leadership
Bank Muamalat offers full sponsorships for its Master
of Business Administration (MBA) programme to • Situational Leadership II
eligible employees.
To support newly promoted leaders, the Bank delivered
• 10 employees are currently enrolled in the programme four sessions of the “First-Time Managers” programme,
(both full-time and part-time), with expected focused on strategic thinking, business acumen,
graduations in February and June 2026. problem solving, and decision making. Additionally,
the “Leadership Mastery: Essential Competencies
4. Professional Certification Support
for Driving Team and Business Success” programme
To foster professional growth and role-based was introduced for newly promoted middle and
competencies, the Bank continues to support employees senior management staff. The programme builds
in obtaining relevant certifications. These certifications critical leadership competencies and cultivates a
strengthen technical proficiency and ensure that growth-oriented mindset essential for success in
employees are equipped to meet the demands of leadership roles.
their respective functions. As of 31 December 2024,
a total of 128 employees have attained professional
qualifications, including:
• Associate Qualification in Islamic Finance (AQIF)
• Intermediate Qualification in Islamic Finance (IQIF)
• Islamic Professional Credit Certification (IPCC)
• Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering (CAML)

• Certified Shariah Practitioner (CSP)
• Islamic Financial Planner (IFP)