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SHAH ALAM - Nearly a decade of disciplined saving has earned a Bank Islam customer from Kelantan a brand-new BMW i4 eDrive35.
A savings journey that began in 2017 proved rewarding for 46-year-old private sector employee Mohd Syazi Mohd Hilmi from Kota Bharu, Kelantan, who drove home an electric vehicle after emerging as the grand prize winner of the bank's Awfar April 2026 Campaign during its prize-giving ceremony.
His win reflects the bank's continued efforts to encourage long-term financial planning through its Syariah-compliant savings programme.
The ceremony also recognised the Awfar State Draw winners, Mohd Saufi Shaharuddin, 49, from Bandar Tasik Permaisuri, Kuala Lumpur and Abdul Yazid Yahaya, 55, from Klang, Selangor, who each received RM10,000 in cash after winning the Kuala Lumpur/Putrajaya and Selangor regional draws respectively.
In total, Bank Islam celebrated 251 grand prize and consolation prize winners under the Monthly Draw, along with 31 winners from the State Draw for the Awfar April 2026 campaign.
Bank Islam Group chief executive officer Raja Datin Paduka Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz said the campaign reflects the bank's commitment to encouraging financial discipline while rewarding customers for building long-term savings.
"Awfar reflects Bank Islam's commitment to rewarding customers who prioritise saving and financial planning.
“It also aims to help individuals and families build a stronger financial future through accessible Syariah-compliant financial solutions," she said.
Meanwhile, Bank Islam Group chief business officer, retail banking Mizan Masram said the winners demonstrate the value of cultivating a consistent savings habit while reinforcing the bank's efforts to provide meaningful rewards for its customers.
"By sharing our customers' success stories, we hope to strengthen engagement and confidence among existing customers and inspire more people to start saving through Awfar
"Our strategic collaboration with BMW is also expected to expand the campaign's reach, reinforce the Awfar brand proposition and enhance the product's appeal to a broader range of target customers," he said.
Formerly known as Al-Awfar, the Awfar programme was introduced in 2009 as Bank Islam's low-risk investment account based on the Mudarabah principle.
As part of its efforts to offer products that meet evolving customer needs, the bank has further enhanced the programme through the introduction of Awfar Savings.
Effective July 1, new account openings will be made under the Awfar Savings account, which is based on the Tawarruq contract.
Besides offering a more secure savings solution, the enhanced programme allows customers to compete for prizes across 20 reward categories with a combined prize pool worth up to RM15 million.
One of the campaign's key attractions is the Millionaire Draw, which awards RM1 million in cash to one winner every quarter.
The Monthly Draw also features a range of prizes, including luxury vehicles, jewellery and premium watches.
Members of the public can participate in the Awfar campaign with a minimum deposit of RM100.
