Fitch Ratings forecasts the ASEAN Islamic finance industry will reach $1 trillion by 2026, driven by growth in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei, despite fragmented demand in other nations.
Takaful Malaysia in RM1bil sukuk proposal
Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd (Takaful Malaysia) has proposed the establishment of a tier-two subordinated sukuk programme of up to RM1bil in nominal value based on the syariah principle of …
Starbucks, Pizza Hut, KFC Still In Boycott Crosshairs In Indonesia, Malaysia Over Israel-Gaza War: Report
Starbucks, Pizza Hut, KFC, and other U.S. brands continue to face boycotts in Muslim-majority Indonesia and Malaysia for their perceived links to Israel, two years into the Gaza war, according to a …
Bolt Business Launches In Malaysia
Hailing platform Bolt has officially launched Bolt Business in Malaysia yesterday, introducing a digital solution to help companies manage employee travel more efficiently. The service is free …
Malaysia’s top court allows jailed ex-PM Najib to pursue legal bid for house arrest
KUALA LUMPUR] Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak won a major court battle on Wednesday (Aug 13) that took him a step closer to being able to serve out a years-long jail term over the …
Malaysia’s US$250,000-plus club to double in size over next decade, says HSBC
K UALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — HSBC Bank expects the number of Malaysians with at least US$250,000 (RM1.18 million) in financial assets to double in the next 10 years, underpinned by sustained economic …
Bangladesh seeks Malaysia’s help to set up halal industrial park
Bangladesh has sought Malaysia’s assistance in developing a halal industrial park, aiming to tap into the rapidly expanding global …
Bangladesh’s Yunus eyes $5 tn halal market with industrial park pitch to Malaysia
Malaysian officials have said that the global halal products market is currently valued at $3 trillion and is projected to reach $5 trillion by 2030. Among the key players in the halal market are …
Bangladesh seeks Malaysia’s support to set up halal industrial park
Bangladesh has significant potential to join the market if it strengthens its infrastructure and certification systems …
Yunus urges Malaysians to invest in Bangladesh
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged Malaysian investors to invest in Bangladesh, saying that the interim government had taken a series of measures to create a business-friendly …