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Father of Malaysian Islamic banking, Abdul Halim Ismail passes away

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
Banks to offer six-month moratorium from July 7, say ABM, AIBIM

Banks to offer six-month moratorium from July 7, say ABM, AIBIM

The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) member banks will be offering a six-month moratorium from July 7.
Tue Jun 29 2021
98 pct approval rate for borrowers seeking targeted repayment assistance

98 pct approval rate for borrowers seeking targeted repayment assistance

Banks remain committed to support affected borrowers/customers as the targeted moratorium phase begins today.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Malaysia's Maybank second-quarter profit drops 52 per cent

Malaysia's Maybank second-quarter profit drops 52 per cent

Maybank's net profit for the April-June period was RM942 million ($225.95 million) compared with RM1.9 billion a year ago.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Malaysia holds special importance for the leadership of Kazakhstan

Malaysia holds special importance for the leadership of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan and Malaysia cooperate in priority sectors such as Islamic banking, the halal industry, oil and gas, infrastructure, green technologies and many more.
Tue Jun 16 2020
'Hibah' best tool to resolve Muslim inheritance issues - Experts

'Hibah' best tool to resolve Muslim inheritance issues - Experts

Many Malays are still not aware of the importance of naming the heirs to their estate beforehand.
Tue Jun 09 2020
Hong Leong Bank Bhd eyes 5pc loan growth for FY19

Hong Leong Bank Bhd eyes 5pc loan growth for FY19

Mostly driven by the retail and business banking segments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd foresees to achieve loan growth of more than 5 per cent for financial year ending June 30, 2019.
Tue Feb 26 2019
CIMB's Rafe Haneef: Steering the Once Fastest Growing Islamic Bank, Away From the Dreaded 'Plateau'

CIMB's Rafe Haneef: Steering the Once Fastest Growing Islamic Bank, Away From the Dreaded 'Plateau'

Cooling growth and stabilising earnings in Islamic banking points to a plateauing of prospects after a heady performance in the roaring noughties.
Mon Mar 19 2018
CIMB expects sovereigns to issue green Islamic bonds in 2018

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
Puncak Niaga's sub-subsidiary executes agreement on RM290 mln Islamic banking facility

Puncak Niaga's sub-subsidiary executes agreement on RM290 mln Islamic banking facility

In a filing to Bursa Malaysia today, PNHB said, the facilities would enable DSSB to refinance its existing outstanding banking facilities.
Thu Oct 19 2017
It's time for Islamic banks to consider mergers, says banker

It's time for Islamic banks to consider mergers, says banker

The merger of Islamic banking units in Malaysia is crucial as the market is becoming overcrowded with the players hungry for growth, outgoing BIMB Holdings Bhd Group CEO Datuk Seri Zukri Samat said.
Sun May 28 2017
Islamic banking M&A plausible, says AllianceDBS

Islamic banking M&A plausible, says AllianceDBS

Potential M&A candidates include the Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB), and Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd (Muamalat), it said in a statement today.
Mon Feb 20 2017
Retailers, cardholders need to switch to PIN-enabled terminal, card soonest

Retailers, cardholders need to switch to PIN-enabled terminal, card soonest

Using PIN is a more secure, convenient and faster way to pay compared with using signature and card payments without PIN.
Tue Dec 13 2016
Melaka aims to become Islamic banking hub in 5-10 years

Melaka aims to become Islamic banking hub in 5-10 years

The Melaka state government intends to develop the state as a hub for international Islamic banking in five to 10 years' time, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron.
Tue Dec 06 2016
Zahid: Islamic banking assets now at 27 PCT of Malaysia total banking system

Zahid: Islamic banking assets now at 27 PCT of Malaysia total banking system

Islamic banking assets now stand at 27 per cent of Malaysia's total banking system, while Takaful penetration amounts to 14.8 per cent of the population, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Mon Nov 21 2016
Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025
185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025
IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025