KAF Digital Bank Appoints Suzaini Mukhtar As CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- KAF Digital Bank Bhd has appointed Suzaini Mukhtar as chief executive officer (CEO), effective Feb 1, 2026.

IILM Issues US$22.9 Bln Sukuk In 2025 Via 21 Auctions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) recorded cumulative sukuk issuance of US$22.9 billion (US$1 = RM3.99) in 2025 through 21 auctions involving 69 series, as at Dec 31, 2025.

Xtep Forms JV To Accelerate Malaysia Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Running shoe brand Xtep has entered a joint venture (JV) with Bonia, a Malaysia-based distributor with more than five decades of market experience, marking a strategic push to accelerate its growth in Malaysia and strengthen its position in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia Ranks Second In Islamic Banking Market Share Growth From 2000-2024 - Stanchart

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a 48 per cent growth in Islamic banking market share between 2000 and 2024, placing the country second only to Saudi Arabia globally, according to a report by Standard Chartered (StanChart).

IILM Issues US$1.35 Bln Sukuk Featuring First Nine-month Note

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has issued and reissued US$1.35 billion (US$1 = RM4.15) in short-term sukuk across five tenors, its widest range of maturities offered in a single auction.

Sarawak Enhances Islamic Financial Offerings Through DBOS

KUCHING, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The launch of the Islamic Banking Window by the Development Bank of Sarawak (DBOS) not only strengthens its financial offerings but also reinforces Sarawak’s commitment to inclusive, value-based development.

From ASEAN To Anfield: Tengku Zafrul, Sami Hyypiä Share Light Moment

By Ahmad Erwan Othman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) dinner brought together Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and Liverpool FC legend Sami Hyypiä, marking a unique convergence of economics and sports diplomacy.

ASEAN-BAC Pushes For Simpler Sustainability Reporting To Support SMEs, MSMEs

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has called for sustainability reporting to be simplified to make it more accessible and less burdensome, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). 

CGC Awards 2024 Celebrates 30 Years Of Empowering MSMEs 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) marked a major milestone with the 30th edition of the CGC Awards, celebrating three decades of dedication to the growth of Malaysia’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the broader financial ecosystem.

14th SSM National Conference Returns With Focus On Sustainability And Governance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) will host the 14th edition of the SSM National Conference (SSMNC) in 2025, continuing its commitment to advancing discussions on corporate governance and regulatory practices in Malaysia.

IILM’s US$800 Mln Short-term Sukuk Oversubscribed 2.3 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has reissued a total of US$800 million (US$1=RM4.23) in short-term sukuk across three tenors, with the offering oversubscribed by 2.3 times.

US Dollar Seen Weakening Over Next 12 Months, Ringgit, Asian Equities To Benefit - StanChart

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- A weakening US dollar is expected to continue benefiting the ringgit and Asian equities going forward, albeit with a volatile outlook in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), according to Standard Chartered Bank.