February, 01 , 2010

After 36 years in operations since Dec 1, 1974, Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) is set to be the lead bank in implementing syariah-compliant Islamic banking system in the country.Taking on a new yet dynamic role this year to introduce the system nationwide in stages, the community bank wants to complement government's plan to make Malaysia a pioneer nation in Islamic banking system.It is determined to support and execute various action plans drawn up to develop the Islamic banking industry.

The latest initiative taken by the bank is to set up two branches as pioneers of Islamic banking system at Taman Bendahara in Pengkalan Chepa and at Jalan Kelantan in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu.BSN General Manager and Chief Executive Datuk Adinan Maning said opening a branch in Kelantan was yet another effort by BSN towards developing Islamic banking system besides providing access to Syariah-compliant financial products and services to the public.