Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad has appointed YM Raja Datin Paduka Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2026.
She succeeds Dato’ Mohd Muazzam Mohamed, who retired in December 2025 after serving the Group for 10 years.
Raja Teh Maimunah brings 30 years of experience in the financial sector to the role. She was most recently the founding CEO of AEON Bank (M) Bhd, where she led the launch of Malaysia’s first Islamic digital bank.
Her previous senior roles include positions at AmBank Group and Hong Leong Islamic Bank. During her tenure at Bursa Malaysia, she also pioneered the world’s first Shariah-compliant commodity trading platform.
Bank Islam Chairman Tan Sri Dr Ismail Haji Bakar said Raja Teh Maimunah’s leadership in Islamic finance and digital innovation aligns well with the Group’s strategic direction. He added that the Board is confident she will strengthen Bank Islam’s market position and drive innovation.
In her new role, Raja Teh Maimunah is expected to lead the Group’s next phase of growth, with a focus on digital adoption and operational excellence.
She is a certified Fellow of the Chartered Banker Institute and a Chartered Professional in Islamic Finance.
Bank Islam remains Malaysia’s first publicly listed pure-play Islamic bank, operating more than 100 branches nationwide.
