Bank Rakyat Names Ahmad Shahril CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat has appointed Ahmad Shahril Mohd Shariff as chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 9, 2025.

Maybank Launches Global Access For Seamless, Shariah-compliant International Banking

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The Maybank Group has launched Maybank Global Access, a solution that seamlessly integrates a Shariah-compliant multi-currency account called the Global Access Account-i with the Maybank Global Access Mastercard World debit card.

30 Malaysian Firms Set For 150 Business Matching Sessions At Expo 2025 Osaka – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- A total of 30 Malaysian companies are scheduled to engage with five international counterparts in more than 150 business matching sessions at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan.

ASEAN To Explore Financing Structures, Alternative Tools Including Islamic Finance For ASEAN Power Grid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states will explore suitable financing structures and alternative tools, including Islamic finance solutions, to finance the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) projects as well as sustainable infrastructure development.

ASEAN Urged To Scale Up Private Capital Investments For Climate Projects -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today has called on ASEAN member states to scale up private sector investments in climate projects given the scale of the region’s investment needs.

Malaysia’s Strategic Response To The Tariff Shock: From Disruption To Institutional Reinvention

By CW Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- When President Donald Trump announced a 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on Malaysia on April 2, 2025, it triggered concern across Southeast Asia. But in Kuala Lumpur, the initial turbulence gave way to a clearer recognition — this was not an unforeseen storm.

Innovative Funding Mechanisms Can Accelerate ASEAN's Transition Towards Low-carbon Economy - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Innovative funding mechanisms are vital for ASEAN to accelerate its transition towards a low-carbon economy, while strengthening climate resilience, in a just, inclusive and orderly way, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Islamic Banks Offer Financial Aid To Putra Heights Gas Pipeline Fire Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Islamic banks in Malaysia are extending financial assistance to victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Selangor.

Maybank Eyes Growth As Malaysia Assumes ASEAN Chair, Strengthens Regional Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) will tap fully growth opportunities that arise as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship this year, especially in areas of sustainability, transition finance, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Islamic Financing To Maintain 8.0 Pct Growth In 2025 – RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) expects Islamic financing to expand at a steady eight per cent growth rate in 2025 despite global challenges and uncertainties.

IILM Secures US$500 Mln Asset To Meet Growing Sukuk Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) — The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has secured a new high-quality asset worth US$500 million (US$1=RM4.435) as it expands its asset pool to meet the growing demand for its short-term Islamic papers.

SC, OCIS Team Up to Launch Sultan Nazrin Shah Fellowship For Advancing Islamic Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is collaborating with the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) to launch the Sultan Nazrin Shah Fellowship, which is aimed at driving thought leadership and innovation in Islamic finance.