Bank Islam, Awaris Launch Will-writing Services Via Mobile Banking App
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (BIMB), in collaboration with Amanah Warisan Bhd (Awaris), today launched the Awaris will-writing service via BIMB Mobile, making it one of the first Malaysian banks to offer such services through a mobile banking application.
The bank said the marks an important step in its mission to modernise wealth management services by embedding essential advisory and legacy planning services into digital platforms.
Bank Islam wealth management director Datin Zaharah Abdul Muttalib said customers only need to download the BIMB Mobile app and follow three simple steps to write a will, which can be completed in as quick as five minutes.
She said it saves cost and time compared to the conventional will-writing approach.
“(Previously,) customers who wanted to write a will had to go through several agencies, and it also involved lawyers and so on, but with the digital platform, it is much more convenient now.
“The witness (for the will) is a third party, whereby our partner Awaris has designated the witness, so there is no need to go through lawyers and so on,” she told reporters after launching the service during the Premier Wealth Client Appreciation Day here today.
Zaharah also said Bank Islam is offering a special promotional price of RM300 for the Platinum Plan, exclusively through BIMB Mobile. The first 250 customers who complete their applications will also receive a RM40 Touch ’n Go eWallet voucher.
Meanwhile, Awaris chief executive officer and managing director, Prof Datuk Ahmad Saruji Abdul Aziz, said in a statement issued at the event that the integration of Awaris’ will-writing capabilities into the BIMB Mobile platform represents a transformative step for the Malaysian digital estate planning landscape.
“Our collaboration with Bank Islam is driven by a shared vision to make shariah-compliant legacy planning more accessible and intuitive.
“By moving these essential services into a digital-first environment, we empower individuals to secure their family’s future with greater ease, speed, and transparency. Responsible wealth distribution and legacy planning are critical pillars of overall financial well-being,” he said.
-- BERNAMA