Capital Market Resilient In 2025 Despite Volatile Global Landscape

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian capital market remained resilient in 2025, continuing to fulfil its fundamental role in facilitating capital raising for the domestic economy despite a volatile global landscape, said the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

IILM Prices US$1.335 Bln short-term sukuk amid Global Market Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has completed the reissuance of US$1.335 billion in short-term sukuk across five tenors: two weeks, one month, three months, six months and nine months.

MNRB Holdings’ Sukuk Ratings Reaffirmed; Medium-Term Notes Upgraded

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd has had the AA3 and A1 ratings on its RM420 million senior sukuk and subordinated sukuk, respectively, reaffirmed by RAM Rating Services Bhd.

Islamic Finance Gains Momentum In ASEAN, Reflecting Wider Appeal And Interest - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance has gained momentum in ASEAN with emphasis on value-based principles, balanced risk-reward considerations and wider benefits for society and the environment as global interest in ethical and sustainable finance expanded, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Labuan IBFC Rises To 55th In Global Financial Centres Index

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, March 31 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC) is well-positioned to complement Malaysia’s broader financial ecosystem and strengthen the nation’s global appeal, said Labuan Financial Services Authority director general Affendi Rashdi.

Malaysia's Banking System Capital Ratio Remains Strong At 18.1 Pct, RM139.3 Bln In Excess Capital Buffers -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's banking system total capital ratio remained strong at 18.1 per cent of total risk-weighted assets in December 2025, compared with 18.2 per cent in June 2025, with excess capital buffers amounting to RM139.3 billion from RM138.9 billion previously, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

George Kent Issues RM80 Mln Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd has announced its issuance of sukuk amounting to RM80.0 million in nominal value pursuant to its sukuk wakalah programme.

George Kent Completes RM132 Mln Sukuk Redemption

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd has announced the redemption of its Sukuk amounting to RM132.0 million, issued under its Sukuk Wakalah Programme.

Embracing Risk-sharing Business Will Be Game Changer For Malaysia’s Robust Islamic Banking Sector – Economists

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) -- Intense demand coupled with the wider acceptance of shariah-compliant financial products will continue expanding Islamic banking in Malaysia despite stiff competition from the conventional sector, an economist said today.

PAAB Establishes Malaysia’s First Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework With Blue Finance Elements

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) has established Malaysia’s first sustainable Islamic finance framework that incorporates blue finance elements, with Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) serving as the sole sustainability structuring adviser.

PMB Investment Declares 8.88 Sen Distribution Per Unit For PMB Shariah Growth Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- PMB Investment Bhd has declared an income distribution of 8.88 sen per unit for PMB Shariah Growth Fund for the financial year ended Feb 28, 2026, amounting to gross distribution of RM10,593,976.21.

TNB Unit Issues RM1.5 Bln Sustainability Sukuk Wakalah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) wholly owned subsidiary TNB Power Generation Sdn Bhd (TPGSB) has issued RM1.5 billion in nominal value of sustainability sukuk wakalah pursuant to the sukuk wakalah programme.