Malaysia Airlines defers payments on $362.5 million Islamic bonds
The global coronavirus pandemic has hit airlines hard, bringing travel almost to a grinding halt for months.
Wed Sep 23 2020
CIMB expects sovereigns to issue green Islamic bonds in 2018
More than one sovereign could tap the Islamic bond market to raise funds for climate-friendly investments, Rafe Haneef, Chief Executive of CIMB's Islamic banking arm told Reuters in an interview.
Tue Feb 06 2018
Saudi Aramco said to plan $2 billion debut bond ahead of IPO
Sources say Saudi Aramco, as the company is known, will sell riyal-denominated Islamic bonds, or sukuk, as early as the second quarter.
Wed Mar 22 2017
1MDB rubbishes Rafizi's claim on Bandar Malaysia's Sukuk
1MDB rubbished claims pertaining to Bandar Malaysia's Sukuk programme as "irresponsible" since the proceeds from the Islamic bond was properly utilised.
Wed Jan 13 2016
Following 1MDB deal, TNB wants to raise RM10 billion Islamic bond - sources
Following the decision to buy 1Malaysia Development Berhads(1MDB) largest stake in a power plant project, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) now intends to raise about RM10 billion in an Islamic bond issue
Tue Jun 23 2015
1MDB: Takaful Malaysia confirms buying RM85 million sukuk bond from TIA
Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Bhd today confirmed the purchase of a RM85 million Islamic Bond in 2009 from 1MDB.
Thu May 14 2015
Khazanah eyes 'sukuk' issuance in Europe
Khazanah Nasional Bhd is considering the issue of sukuk or Islamic bonds in Eastern Europe following the opening of its office in Istanbul, Turkey, last November.
Thu Sep 04 2014
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024