Islamic banking outperforms conventional banking in Malaysia's competitive market.
The goal of the study was to compare the profitability of Islamic banking (Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad) with conventional banking (Public Bank) in Malaysia. The researchers analyzed data from 2007 to 2011 using performance evaluation tests like probability, liquidity, and leverage ratios. The findings suggest that Islamic banking in Malaysia is experiencing rapid growth and intense competition, with both types of banks striving to increase their market share through financial innovation and activity.