BNM: Islamic financial sector must continue to advance amid global challenges
Nor Shamsiah said VBI has become more entrenched in the corporate value intent and business strategies of Islamic financial institutions.
Wed Oct 05 2022
PM recommends establishment of Syariah Compliant Commission
Ismail Sabri said currently, the existing regulatory proposal is more limited to the Islamic financial sector through Bank Negara.
Mon May 30 2022
Halal businesses urged to seize opportunities to rebound as economy recovers
The halal industry would stand to benefit as Islamic financial institutions had developed into mature institutions.
Thu Sep 09 2021
BNM receives 29 applications for digital banking licenses
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has received a total of 29 applications for digital bank licenses under the Financial Services Act 2013 and the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Islamic Finance supports UN's SDG initiatives - World Bank
Raad said Islamic financial instruments can be used to mobilise resources for financing the recovery and rebooting of economies.
Tue Mar 09 2021
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
Maybank Islamic named Best Global Islamic Financial Institution 2017
It was also recognised as the Best Global Sukuk Bank and Best Global Provider of Shariah-Compliant Short-Term Investments.
Tue Oct 17 2017
Malaysia-Bahrain should lead world's first Islamic Fintech
Malaysia and Bahrain, two leading Islamic financial hubs in the world, should take the lead in exploring the potential of Fintect.
Mon Dec 12 2016
Bank Islam sees good response to Islamic banking and finance
Acceptance of the Islamic system will continue to grow due to customers' return considerations on Islamic financial products.
Sat Nov 05 2016
Govt to review need to have law to curb abuse of 'shariah-compliant' term
Currently, Malaysia only have the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 and the Securities Commission of Malaysia Act 1993 for shariah issues relating to banking and capital markets.
Thu Nov 12 2015
Bank Negara authorised under Financial Services Act to take action
Bank Negara Malaysia would take enforcement actions on parties found to have transgressed or have not complied with rules and regulations issued under the Financial Services Act.
Tue Oct 20 2015
GIFA awarded Agrobank for upholding shariah principles
GIFA awarded agriculture-centred Agrobank for upholding shariah-compliant banking and elevating Malaysia in its efforts to be established as a global Islamic financial hub.
Wed Sep 30 2015
Maybank Islamic expects customers to switch to Mudarabah Investment Account
Maybank Islamic Bhd expects the bulk of its Mudarabah deposit account holders to reclassify their accounts to Mudarabah Investment Account.
Wed Apr 22 2015
Vantage Point: Malaysia as an International Islamic financial centre
Rizal Zulkapli talks to Ashar Nazim, Partner, Islamic Banking Excellence Center, Ernst & Young Middle East and South Africa.
Mon Aug 19 2013
10th IFSB Summit discusses global financial crisis
The 10th IFSB Summit was held on 16 and 17 May in Kuala Lumpur and hosted by Bank Negara Malaysia.
Sat May 18 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024