KUALA LUMPUR, December 28 – Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (Bank Muamalat) has never categorized cheque as halal or otherwise. As a banking institution, the bank accepts all valid cheque with complete and accurate details. The bank would also like to point out that the report of the check incident which was allegedly returned by the Bank Muamalat Seremban branch on the grounds of not being halal is inaccurate.
Bank Muamalat has contacted the customer because there was a technical error where the name of the association on the check was different from the registered name. Following that, the customer is asked to make a correction. Any inquiries submitted by the bank are only intended to meet existing banking compliance procedures, as well as for the benefit of the bank’s customers.
Meanwhile, in a press conference with Bank Muamalat and Lobak ADUN, YB Chew Seh Yong and the customers, held in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan this morning, all parties have reached an agreement that there is no halal element or otherwise regarding check deposit concerned, except for technical issues and isolated misunderstandings. The parties also agreed that the misunderstanding had nothing to do with halal issues or otherwise and agreed that the statement was inaccurate.
President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank Muamalat, Khairul Kamarudin said, Bank Muamalat is always ready to provide the best service to all parties who deal with the bank, regardless of religion and race. “Bank Muamalat is committed to delivering quality and transparent customer service to ensure the satisfaction of all our customers.
As an Islamic banking institution, Bank Muamalat’s operations are subject to compliance with Shariah principles, however our banking services are provided to all eligible parties, regardless of religion or creed. nation, “said Khairul. For more information on the products and services offered by Bank Muamalat please visit www.muamalat.com.my or call our Customer Service Center at 03-2600 5500.
