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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police
State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.
Fri Nov 29 2024