IILM Upsizes Sukuk Programme To US$8.5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) today announced the upsizing of its sukuk programme from US$6 billion to US$8.5 billion (US$1=RM4.22). 

Anwar Commends ASEAN’s Efforts To Attract Major Institutions For APG

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lauded ASEAN’s efforts to draw the interest of major institutions to ensure the success of the ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative (APGF).

KWAP Unveils RM2 Bln Dana Iklim+ To Accelerate Nation’s Net Zero Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) — Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) has unveiled a climate-focused investment fund, Dana Iklim+, with a target deployment of RM2 billion to accelerate Malaysia’s transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.

MIDA, Maybank Join Forces To Position Malaysia As Global Investment Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Maybank have entered into a partnership to promote Malaysia as a premier global investment destination.

Labuan IBFC, ASAS Ink Strategic Alliance To Advance Islamic Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd and the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS) have formalised a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in advancing the Islamic finance landscape.

ASEAN’s Aim For Fully Integrated Power Grid By 2045 Ambitious But Achievable -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s goal to build a fully integrated regional power grid by 2045 is ambitious but achievable, said World Bank lead energy specialist Yussuf Uwamahoro.

Fadillah Urges ASEAN To Boost Clean Energy Investment Through Partnerships, Green Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should aim to become a destination for clean energy investment by unlocking public-private partnerships, green financing and climate funds, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Budget 2026 Showcases Govt’s Commitment To Empower Youth Through Economic Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 reflects the government’s commitment to introducing new economic approaches and initiatives designed to empower the people, particularly the younger generation, said political secretary to the Finance Minister, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim. 

Takaful Industry Takes Global Stage At GIFF 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), as a supporting partner of the Global Islamic Finance Forum (GIFF) 2025, highlighted ASEAN’s progress and future direction in Takaful during the ASEAN Spotlight session, themed “Charting ASEAN’s Takaful Transformation - From Strength to Global Benchmark.”

MPOB, MyIPO Partner To Boost Palm Oil Innovation And R&D

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen strategic collaboration and safeguard innovation and research in the palm oil sector.

Govt Received RM20.71 Bln In Settlement Over 1MDB From Three Banks To Date - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The government and 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) have reached settlements with three financial institutions, namely, Goldman Sachs amounting to US$3.9 billion (RM16.48 billion), AmBank Group amounting to RM2.83 billion, and JP Morgan (Switzerland) Ltd amounting to RM1.4 billion to date.

IMF Sees Global Growth Moderating To 3.2 Pct In 2025, Calls For Policy Prudence

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 per cent in 2026, against 3.2 per cent this year from 3.3 per cent in 2024, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).