Bank Islam eyes 32 new branches by 2014

Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd  plans to open 32 new branches by 2014 including in Sabah and Sarawak.

He said Bank Islam also was making preparations to expand its operations in Sabah and Sarawak by opening more branches there starting next year. Presently, it has six branches in Sabah and five in Sarawak.

"The new branches will focus on areas where there are many Malays because of high Muslim demand for Bank Islam products," Zukri said.

He said that nationwide, the bank would have 150 branches with the opening of 32 new ones by 2014.

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