Amanah Raya Berhad
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    4.1(23 ratings)
    Career development
    3.6(23 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.4(23 ratings)
    Management
    3.6(23 ratings)
    Working environment
    4.0(23 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    4.0(1 ratings)
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    5.0
    Branch Manager
    Feb 2026
    Batu Pahat Johor19 to 20 years in the role, current employee
    Purpose-driven trusteeship anchored in governance, poised for digital transformation.
    The good thingsServing in Amanah Raya Berhad has provided the opportunity to operate within Malaysia’s premier trusteeship institution, entrusted with managing estates, trusts, and legacy planning responsibilities of national importance. I have valued: The strong fiduciary culture emphasizing accountability and public trust Exposure to complex estate and trust portfolios requiring legal, financial, and governance precision The opportunity to lead branch operations while balancing regulatory compliance and service delivery Engagement with diverse stakeholders including beneficiaries, legal practitioners, financial institutions, and government agencies The platform to contribute to public awareness on estate planning and Islamic inheritance The organization offers meaningful work with real societal impact, particularly in safeguarding beneficiaries’ rights and preserving family wealth structures.
    The challengesLike many established institutions operating within a regulated GLC framework, certain areas present opportunities for enhancement: Greater digital integration to streamline estate administration workflows Modernization of legacy systems to improve case tracking transparency and turnaround time Faster inter-agency coordination to reduce administrative delays in estate distribution Strengthening knowledge transfer mechanisms to preserve institutional expertise These improvements would enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and long-term institutional resilience.
    5.0
    Account assist.
    Aug 2021
    6 months internship training at Amanah Raya Berhad
    The good thingsDuring the 6 memorable months that I've spent with them, I have learned so many things and have also experience the real working situation. As a fresh graduate, I have been taught so many things that I might need to use for my future developments and many more. Besides, working in the accounting department gave me the opportunity to enhance my professional expertise and funding skills.
    The challengesOffice facilities and accounting system.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Internship trainee
    Jun 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great experience for practical student
    The good thingsEvery single work is challenging yet exciting because it need a proper documentation and investigation. I'd improved my communication skill both with seniors and client.
    The challengesThe documentation sometimes changed last minute makes you more confused with the process
    4.0
    Executive
    Jun 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    A good place to start a career
    The good thingsGood place to start your career. Lot of worthy experiences.
    The challengesNo proper succession planning for employees.
    4.0
    Executive
    Feb 2020
    9 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    Lot of experience related to public trustee matters
    The good thingsHelping customers in need of advise and how to administer their family estate administration.
    The challengesWorking with internal and external people who have various background and various unexpected behavior.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Internship trainee
    May 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    INTERNSHIP
    The good thingsi can improve my communication skill
    The challengesthere are some work that i cannot be done alone
    4.0
    Head of finance
    Apr 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Family oriented work place
    The good thingsVery good working colleagues and family oriented companies. All subsidiaries staffs are known to each other like brother and sisters. Approachable senior management
    The challengesLow cash compensation package to accommodate high cost of living
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Clerk
    Mar 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great Experience
    The good thingsGain knowledge about market will and security document indeed.
    The challengesSenior executive like to pass document last minute.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Internship trainee
    Mar 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Such a great experience knowing the Human Resources matters in an big organisation.
    The good things- Good atmosphere - Friendly staff. - Less stress working environment. - Good Wi-Fi connection. - Good company for career development. - If good performance, will be rewarded.
    The challenges- At the end of the month, the staff attendance record must be finish on time.
    5.0
    Land Compensate Trainee/Intern
    Jan 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    a great company
    The good thingsOffice environment which means the employers are very nice and their positiveness bring joy in every person who worked there.
    The challengesToo many files that were not claimed by the deceased heir.
    5.0
    Will drafter
    Jan 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Fun job
    The good thingsThe environment of the job was good, fun and interesting. Less stress compares to the other job. The manager and staffs also friendly and they always make food to be shared together while working.
    The challengesThere are some time more tasks to be done but not so often. The chaos can be handle after some time.
    4.0
    Executive
    Nov 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Differ company differ experience
    The good thingsEarn lot of knowledges in legacy planning and estate administration. Had many rapports with government agencies and non goverment esp banks, asset management centre and others
    The challengesHave to build a good rapport with government agencies and asset's management centre. Dealing in many files to administrate beside SOP's period must be comply.
    4.0
    Executive Corporate Affairs Division
    May 2018
    Awesome
    The good thingsThe good thing about my job is that I would be able to help others to plan for their estate.
    The challengesThe environment and some of the people
    5.0
    Sales and marketing executive
    Mar 2018
    Working great
    The good thingsBest Brand Laureate Award
    The challengesWorking with different types of people
    3.0
    Executive
    Oct 2017
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Great for gain knowledge about Estate Administration, Wills and Trust
    The good things1. Work life balance 2. Some boss are nice 3. Great place to gain new experience
    The challenges1. Old timer management resist to change 2. Out dated system 3. Still don't have Online service and doing everything manually 4. Work environment is depressing 5. Job Description not clearly stated to employee
    4.0
    Executive
    Apr 2017
    Awesome
    The good thingsExcellent experience
    The challengesNeed to keep updated with new laws
    5.0
    Account clerks
    Feb 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    ok
    The good thingsenvironment
    The challengesthe sallary its low
    4.0
    Account and admin executive
    Jan 2017
    9 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    A lot of knowledge about estate management and trust management
    The good thingsHad a lot of experience n good environments.
    The challengesNo idea
    4.0
    Customer care
    Dec 2016
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Learn and develop real working environment facing customer every day
    The good thingsGood team player and commitment from all staff
    The challengesFacing variety of character from customer
    4.0
    Account clerk
    Nov 2016
    Kuala Lumpur11 to 12 years in the role, current employee
    11yrs experience in account dept
    The good thingsget benefit like medical,24days annual leave
    The challengescan't develop my cereer,low increament
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    executive
    Oct 2016
    it's in your hand
    The good thingsthe compensation & benefits the team the activities that we always did together. sports/games
    The challengesthe bosses. sometimes have to deal with different boss .
    3.0
    Head of legal
    Jul 2015
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Working in ARB
    The good thingsFriendly colleagues, Stability of the company and Good Facilities
    The challengesWorking Culture, Managenment Style and Professionalism
    4.0
    Manager
    Jul 2015
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    We Care
    The good thingsSystematic procedures, conducive working environment, learning and development opportunities, embeds Islamic values, great leadership, performance oriented, attractive compensation and benefits package.
    The challengesMore empowerment in innovating processes, more employee engagement by factoring generation gap, to adopt best practices in ways of working by benchmarking with international trustees, diversifying products for customers to address different needs
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