KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 12): The Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) has appointed MBSB Bank Bhd’s group chief executive officer Rafe Haneef as president effective Jan 1, 2026. Rafe succeeds Datuk Mohd Muazzam Mohamed, who served as president from 2023 to 2025. "Rafe Haneef brings extensive leadership experience and deep industry expertise, with a strong track record in governance, innovation and sustainable finance," said AIBIM. As president, Rafe will lead AIBIM in driving the strategic priorities under the plan, fostering stronger collaboration among members and stakeholders, and supporting initiatives that promote resilience, innovation, and long-term value creation across the Islamic banking and financial industry. "AIBIM records its sincere appreciation to Mohd Muazzam for his leadership and dedicated service, particularly in strengthening industry collaboration and advancing the Islamic banking and finance agenda," it added.

Source: The Edge Markets January 12, 2026 03:06 UTC