Bursa Malaysia, Pribumi launch world's first zakat index
The launch of the Zakat Index seeks to recognise zakat-paying listed issuers and encourage greater zakat contributions from more PLCs.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Urgent need to implement comprehensive fraud prevention measures - Wahid Omar
Businesses should implement comprehensive fraud prevention measures, especially in the face of increasingly sophisticated financial crime.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Malaysia unlikely to go into recession due to economic diversification
Malaysia is not likely to slip into a recession due to the diversified structure of its economy which is less dependent on commodities, aside from its pragmatic and responsive policies.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Equity market records net funds inflow of RM6.3 bln as of July - Abdul Wahid
The domestic capital market still remains orderly with the equity market recording net funds inflow amounting to RM6.3 billion as of July 2022.
Sat Sep 03 2022
WWF-Malaysia welcomes new president and chairman
Tan Sri Abdul Wahid is taking over the role from YAM Tunku Ali Redhauddin ibni Tuanku Muhriz, who completes his eight-year term as chairman.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Malaysia can now do more to achieve ESG agenda - Mustapa
"If we don't embrace ESG, we will miss the boat to become part of the world economy."
Thu Oct 14 2021
Daily Dose @ 5: Current minimum wage can be revised upwards, Thailand will speed up COVID-19 vaccinations
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Current minimum wage can be revised in stages - Wahid Omar
Abdul Wahid said this can be done gradually over a period of time to give businesses enough time to plan accordingly.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Budget 2022 to remain expansionary budget: Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said riding on Budget 2022's three main areas of focus, the 3Rs, namely Recovery, Resilience and Reform, banks and financial institutions will play a critical role moving forward.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Govt urged to consider labour reform related to minimum wage, foreign labour
The categorisation of Malaysia as a Tier 3 country under the Trafficking in Persons report would cause untold damage to the economy.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Malaysian economy to build back better based on right approach, attitude - Wahid Omar
Msia's capital market had recovered significantly in August 2021 with foreign funds turning net buyers for the first time since June 2019.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Higher digitalisation, fintech tie-ups can open new growth avenue for Islamic finance
Technology is also being increasingly used towards enhancing financial literacy, which has a positive relationship with financial inclusion.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Bursa Malaysia records RM377.7 mln PATZAMI for FY2020
The amount is a 103.2 per cent increase from RM185.9 million reported in the previous financial year ended Dec 31, 2019 (FY2019).
Tue Feb 02 2021
Long-term potential for Islamic finance remains promising post COVID-19 globally - Wahid
As at October 2020, he said 718 out of 937 listed companies or 77 per cent were Shariah-compliant, making up about 72 per cent of total market capitalisation.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Cabinet approves proposed issuance of RM9.9 billion Felda sukuk - Mustapa
Mustapa said the recovery plan will also involve efforts to increase the independence of the settlers involved.
Wed Oct 28 2020
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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024