LONDON, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Modern-day Islamic finance began to gain a foothold in Malaysia in 1963 with the establishment of the Hajj Pilgrims Savings Corporation (now known as Lembaga Tabung Haji), which is central to the transformation of a Shariah-based financial system in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Insurers and takaful operators must expand their capacity and readiness to reduce critical protection gaps and strengthen financial safety nets, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as most traders remained on the sidelines ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s potential rate cut.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The average liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) for Islamic banks in Malaysia has improved, which should help reduce funding pressure in the near future, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd foresees a lower fiscal deficit of 3.5 per cent in line with the 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-term Review (12MP MTR) for Budget 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Bhd believes that Malaysia’s neutral geopolitical stance places it in a stronger position to manage potential external policy shifts that may arise in the United States (US) after its Nov 5 elections.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) must continuously enhance its capabilities to improve safety, security, and capacity, ensuring it can meet emerging regional and global challenges.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded flat to lower during the early morning trade, taking its cue from Wall Street’s muted overnight performance as most traders remained on the sidelines ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s potential rate cut.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brazil will enhance collaboration to tap the extensive global halal market which is anticipated to generate US$3 trillion (US$1=RM4.253) next year, said Agriculture and Food Security Deputy Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) is confident that Malaysia's single window trade initiative, to harmonise with China's customs system, will facilitate business and trade operations by reducing red tape, coordinate and launch Malaysia-China cross border trade processes.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has achieved 43 per cent of all 248 indicators of the latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), far above the world average of 17 per cent, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended Tuesday’s trading higher, in line with global shares as hopes rise for an outsized US interest rate cut with investors chasing glove counters on news that the United States will finalise tariffs on Chinese goods, including medical gloves, this month.
