The new sound system will enhance the prayer experience for around 3,000 congregants at the mosque,

underscoring the Bank’s commitment to community investment and social wellbeing.

Dafinah Ahmed Hilmi [center right] at the handover ceremony with representatives from Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad

KUALA LUMPUR, 10 NOVEMBER 2026 - For over 120 years, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad has stood as an important place of worship in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The mosque receives around 3,000 congregants every Friday for congregational prayers, with some congregants having to pray in the surrounding outdoor areas due to hall capacity. 

Recognising the importance of ensuring that all congregants can clearly hear the adhan and khutbah regardless of where they are praying, HLB Islamic has contributed a brand new sound system to Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad. Funded through the Bank’s Zakat Wakalah fund, the project involved the installation of 10 high-performance speakers to replace the mosque’s aging audio system, which had experienced frequent technical disruptions and sound distortion. 

This contribution reflects the Bank’s commitment to Value-Based Intermediation (“VBI”), which places positive social, economic, and environmental impact at the heart of its banking philosophy.

According to Dafinah Ahmed Hilmi, CEO of HLB Islamic, “As a financial intermediary, we believe that our role extends beyond providing financial services and building wealth. It is also about understanding the needs of the communities we serve and using our resources and capabilities to contribute towards meaningful social progress. This belief is central to our approach to VBI, where financial well-being goes hand in hand with social responsibility and community enrichment. Ultimately, we want to empower our customers to build sustainable wealth while contributing towards a more inclusive and resilient society.”

Earlier this year, the Bank supported Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad’s Ihya Ramadan program by recognising 24 Tadarrus Al-Quran teachers with cash tokens in recognition of their role as spiritual stewards. The Bank also mobilised employee volunteers to prepare and distribute 700 packs of bubur lambuk to the surrounding community during the Ramadan month.