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.

PNB Welcomes Capital Market Masterplan With Up To RM6.3 Trillion Target By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) welcomed the launch of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP), describing its ambitious target to grow the country’s capital market to between RM5.8 trillion and RM6.3 trillion by 2030 as “timely”.

Malaysian Capital Market To Evolve As Product Hub With Niches In ASEAN-Themed Through Masterplan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian capital market will evolve to become a product hub with niches in ASEAN-themed underlying, including Shariah-compliant ETFs, ethical, sustainable and infrastructure funds, through the implementation of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030 (CMP).

SC Reviewing Retirement Savings Framework, May Require Legal Changes

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission (SC) is reviewing mechanisms and structures to enhance individuals’ control of their retirement savings as it aims to expand the range of retirement-focused offerings to facilitate more active management of wealth.

PM Anwar To Launch Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will launch the Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026–2030 today.

MR DIY Proposes Sukuk Wakalah Programmes With Aggregate Limit Of RM5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- MR DIY Group (M) Bhd has proposed to establish two sukuk wakalah programmes with a combined aggregate limit of RM5 billion in nominal value.

Audit Shows 145 Govt-owned Firms Paid Dividends Totalling RM77.74 Bln In 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- A total of 145 companies limited by shares (CLBS) had made a total dividend payment of RM77.735 billion to shareholders in 2023.