Shariah, social responsibilities and corporate governance of the Islamic banks in Malaysia

Islamic banks offer distinct financial services and have grown significantly in Malaysia. They are unique in the sense that they are accountable to fulfil a social and ethical role inherent in their character as an Islamic institution. They also have a duty to discharge their accountability through Shariah, Social Responsibilities and Corporate Governance information pertaining and consistent with the principles of Islam. The aim of this study is to bring in the research arena the state of Shariah, Social Responsibilities and Corporate Governance in the Islamic financial institutions drawing from data of Islamic banks.