Takaful Malaysia
Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Berhad is the first takaful operator in Malaysia. Takaful Malaysia Keluarga is the holding company that manages the Family Takaful business and owns 100% equity of Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Am Berhad, which operates the General Takaful business. Providing a comprehensive and affordable range of family takaful and general takaful solutions, both companies operate under the Takaful Malaysia brand with a combined network of branches in 24 locations nationwide. In addition, Takaful Malaysia has two subsidiary companies in Indonesia, P.T. Asuransi Takaful Keluarga and P.T. Syarikat Takaful Indonesia.
History
- Takaful Malaysia was established on 29 November 1984 when the Government of Malaysia set up a task force to study the feasibility of establishing an Islamic insurance company in Malaysia.
- The incorporation of Takaful Malaysia as the first takaful operator in the country was in the same year as the Takaful Act was enacted.
- Takaful Malaysia commenced its operations on 22 July 1985.
- Takaful Malaysia was converted into a public limited company on 19 October 1995, followed by its listing on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 30 July 1996.
- In accordance with the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013, Takaful Malaysia separated its composite license into two licensed entities on 1 June 2018.
- The current substantial shareholders of Takaful Malaysia are Lembaga Tabung Haji, Employees Provident Fund Board and Kumpulan Wang Persaraan, with a shareholding of 28.20%, 12.73% and 6.88%, respectively, as at 31 March 2023.
Awards
- Graduates’ Choice of Employer to Work For in 2022 - Graduates’ Choice Award
- HR Asia Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2022
- Highest Growth in Profit After Tax Over Three Years - The Edge Billion Ringgit Club Corporate Awards 2022
- Most Outstanding Company in Malaysia - Asiamoney Asia's Outstanding Companies Poll 2022
- iBanding.com Best Motor Takaful Company in Malaysia 2021/2022
- HR Asia Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2021
- Most Attractive Graduate Employers to Work For in 2022 - Graduate's Choice Awards 2021/2022
- Highest Returns to Shareholders Over Three Years Award - The Edge Billion Ringgit Club Corporate Awards 2020
- Highest Return on Equity Over Three Years Award - The Edge Billion Ringgit Club Corporate Awards 2020
- Highest Return on Equity Over Three Years Award - The Edge Billion Ringgit Club Corporate Awards 2019
- Highest Growth in Profit After Tax Over Three Years Award - The Edge Billion Ringgit Club Corporate Awards 2019
- The Malaysian Takaful Association's Innovation Award - Takaful StarNite Awards 2019
- The Malaysian Takaful Association's Race For Cover Award - Takaful StarNite Awards 2019
- Highest Return on Equity Over Three Years - Runner-up - The Edge Billion Ringgit Club Corporate Awards 2018
- Highest Growth in Profit After Tax Over Three Years - Runner-up - The Edge Billion Ringgit Club Corporate Awards 2018
- Top Three Best Employer Brand - Graduates’ Choice Awards 2018
- National ICT Association of Malaysia - Project Leadership Certification Annual Leadership Award 2018
- iBanding.com Best Motor Takaful Company in Malaysia 2017/2018