
BNM unveils key principles to harness Islamic finance for economic growth
The forum aims to enhancing branding appeal and reaching out to Islamic finance leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
Tue Nov 05 2024

Father of Malaysian Islamic banking, Abdul Halim Ismail passes away
His dedication and pioneering spirit played an important role in shaping the journey of Bank Islam as well as leaving a lasting impact on the development of Malaysia's Islamic finance industry.
Sun Oct 20 2024

Govt commits RM100 mln to foster innovation in Islamic finance - PM
Transformation is not only about addressing gaps, it is also about embracing and adapting to the future, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue May 28 2024

Zulkifli Hasan has a vast experience in Shari'ah, Islamic finance
Dr Zulkifli Hasan has been entrusted to hold the Religious Affairs Deputy Minister portfolio.
Tue Dec 12 2023
Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Global adoption low, Malaysia leads the way
The demand, development, and market shares of Islamic finance in any given jurisdiction are largely affected by public awareness, sharia sensitivity, confidence and the competitiveness of the product offering. Full episode tonight on #NotepadWithIbrahimSani with Bashar Al-Natoor, Global Head of Islamic Finance, Fitch Ratings.
Mon Aug 21 2023

Govt identifies RM1 billion potential investments in nine sectors under PEMANGKIN
The sectors are finance, Islamic finance, trade, agriculture, tourism, content, services, health and cities, Fahmi Fadzil said.
Mon Apr 17 2023

Malaysia has much to offer in halal economy, other areas in Muslim world - Mustapa
Mustapa said the nation currently leads in Islamic finance, halal food, Muslim-friendly travel, and media and recreation sectors.
Wed Oct 19 2022

Malaysia should continue to focus on Islamic finance arbitration - Sultan Nazrin
Malaysia should continue to focus on the area of dispute resolution within the general framework of Islam, said the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah.
Thu Oct 06 2022

Deputy Finance Minister calls for integration of Islamic finance to develop halal industry
Mohd Shahar explained that sectoral activities included capital raising and the financial inclusion of micro, small and medium enterprises.
Mon Oct 03 2022

Sultan Nazrin: Establish ASEAN Islamic finance institution for greater global expansion
Sultan Nazrin said a key feature of the sector will be its international dimension, as Islamic finance becomes increasingly important.
Tue Aug 16 2022

The Royal Award for Islamic Finance calls for global nominations
The Royal Award initiative is jointly led by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission Malaysia.
Fri Dec 03 2021

Islamic finance now capable to lead from the front - Sultan Nazrin
The great potential of Islamic finance is to lead to an equitable, global economic recovery.
Thu Sep 23 2021

Bank Pembangunan featured in global responsible banking report
UKIFC's board member, Omar Shaikh said that Islamic finance is naturally aligned with the SDGs.
Thu Jun 10 2021

Strong demand for Malaysia's international sukuk shows investor interest in sustainability finance - Moody's
The issuance also reinforces Malaysia's leading position in Islamic finance.
Tue Apr 27 2021

IFIs, shariah scholars play important roles in COVID-19 recovery - Zulkifli
Islamic finance players need to ensure that the financial services they offer add value and have a positive impact on the economy.
Thu Mar 11 2021

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025