Bursa Malaysia, Pribumi launch world's first zakat index
The launch of the Zakat Index seeks to recognise zakat-paying listed issuers and encourage greater zakat contributions from more PLCs.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Urgent need to implement comprehensive fraud prevention measures - Wahid Omar
Businesses should implement comprehensive fraud prevention measures, especially in the face of increasingly sophisticated financial crime.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Malaysia unlikely to go into recession due to economic diversification
Malaysia is not likely to slip into a recession due to the diversified structure of its economy which is less dependent on commodities, aside from its pragmatic and responsive policies.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Equity market records net funds inflow of RM6.3 bln as of July - Abdul Wahid
The domestic capital market still remains orderly with the equity market recording net funds inflow amounting to RM6.3 billion as of July 2022.
Sat Sep 03 2022
WWF-Malaysia welcomes new president and chairman
Tan Sri Abdul Wahid is taking over the role from YAM Tunku Ali Redhauddin ibni Tuanku Muhriz, who completes his eight-year term as chairman.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Malaysia can now do more to achieve ESG agenda - Mustapa
"If we don't embrace ESG, we will miss the boat to become part of the world economy."
Thu Oct 14 2021
Daily Dose @ 5: Current minimum wage can be revised upwards, Thailand will speed up COVID-19 vaccinations
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Current minimum wage can be revised in stages - Wahid Omar
Abdul Wahid said this can be done gradually over a period of time to give businesses enough time to plan accordingly.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Budget 2022 to remain expansionary budget: Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said riding on Budget 2022's three main areas of focus, the 3Rs, namely Recovery, Resilience and Reform, banks and financial institutions will play a critical role moving forward.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Govt urged to consider labour reform related to minimum wage, foreign labour
The categorisation of Malaysia as a Tier 3 country under the Trafficking in Persons report would cause untold damage to the economy.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Malaysian economy to build back better based on right approach, attitude - Wahid Omar
Msia's capital market had recovered significantly in August 2021 with foreign funds turning net buyers for the first time since June 2019.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Higher digitalisation, fintech tie-ups can open new growth avenue for Islamic finance
Technology is also being increasingly used towards enhancing financial literacy, which has a positive relationship with financial inclusion.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Bursa Malaysia records RM377.7 mln PATZAMI for FY2020
The amount is a 103.2 per cent increase from RM185.9 million reported in the previous financial year ended Dec 31, 2019 (FY2019).
Tue Feb 02 2021
Long-term potential for Islamic finance remains promising post COVID-19 globally - Wahid
As at October 2020, he said 718 out of 937 listed companies or 77 per cent were Shariah-compliant, making up about 72 per cent of total market capitalisation.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Cabinet approves proposed issuance of RM9.9 billion Felda sukuk - Mustapa
Mustapa said the recovery plan will also involve efforts to increase the independence of the settlers involved.
Wed Oct 28 2020
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024